You only need to know a few basic terms when you start to learn and it is sufficient to know the names for the parts of the boat shown here.
在开始学习航海时,只需掌握少量的基础⽤语即可,如下图所示,只要知道图中船体各部分 的名称就⾜够了。
Two important words are port and starboard. The port side is the left side (looking forward) and always remains so, even if you turn round to face astern (backwards)!