Bow Of A Boat Diagram. In the world of sailing its often not enough to only describe something with text. Keels provide stability and generate lift to propel the boat forward.
We need to set the bow front anchor before we get off of the boat. The rear part of a boat is called the stern. It is distinguished by a shark-fin-like protuberance at the bottom of the boat.
But few realise that the bow shapes the waves that flow alongside the vessel.
To determine if a boat is on a port or starboard tack you must know which side of the boat the wind hits first. In areas where the wind is shifting a lot you may want to set two bow anchors. Two anchors are set to windward approximately 22-30 degrees to either side of the bow. At the bottom of the diagram the sailboat is initially on a port tack.
