Abaft - Behind, or nearer the stern.
Abeam - At right angles to the middle of the ship's side.
Aft - The entire area toward the stern of a vessel from amidships
After - Toward the stern of a vessel
Aloft - Any area above the deck of a vessel
Alow - Down or downwards
Amidships - In or toward the middle of the ship's lengthwise direction.
Athwart - Across, from one side to the other.
Bearing - The direction to an object in relation to the ship.
Bow - The front part of the ship.
Fore - The entire area toward the bow of a vessel from amidships.
Fore-and-aft - Lying in the direction of the ship's length.
Forward - A position near or towards the bow of a vessel.
Heading - The direction of the ship�s course as shown on the compass.
Lee or Leeward - The side of the boat away from the wind.
Port - The left side of a vessel facing forward.
Starboard - The right side of a vessel facing forward.
Stern - The rear part of a ship.
Tack - The direction of travel of a vessel in relation to the wind.
Windward - In the direction from which the wind is blowing.
