A tall pole that is vertical and supports the sails.
Mast
The front of the boat
Bow
The area that is too close to the wind to sail effectively.
The No-Go Zone
You should be wearing this item before we walk onto the dock and get onto the sailboats.
Lifejacket
A horizontal pole that moves around and is attached to the mainsail.
Boom
The back of the boat
Stern
The wind is coming from directly behind the sailboat and you let the sails extend out.
Run
The weather condition that is needed for sailing.
Wind
The smaller sail at the front of the sailboat.
Jib
The left side of the boat
Port
The wind is coming directly over either side of the boat (at the middle of the boat).
Beam Reach
The direction you should be looking while controlling the tiller and steering the sailboat.
The front of the boat (where we are going)
The wooden stick used to control the rudder (to steer).
Tiller
The right side of the boat
Starboard
You are sailing as close to the wind as you possibly can. The sails are close to the middle of the boat.
Close Hauled
When you turn the sailboat and the bow passes through the wind.
Tacking
Found at the bottom of the sailboat (underwater) to help keep it stable.
Keel
The lines (ropes) used to raise and lower the sails.
Halyards
The wind is coming from behind your sailboat, but not directly behind you.
Broad Reach
When you turn the sailboat and the stern passes through the wind.
Jibing