Competent Crew Quiz · Directions

You spot a boat in the direction of the yellow arrow. How do you tell the skipper where it is?

A boat seen from above, bow at the top. An arrow points from her towards 3 o'clock.
A boat seen from above, bow at the top. An arrow points from her towards 3 o'clock.
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Abeam to starboard. Abeam means at right angles to the boat. Calling out where something is, clearly, is a big part of keeping a lookout.

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