foredecks
Vessels' forward platforms
Foredecks is the plural of foredeck, the forward section of a ship's deck near the bow.
On sailboats, the foredeck is where crew members handle headsails and anchor equipment: The crew scrambled across the foredecks preparing for departure.
Respectful forward inclination
- prowVessel's forward section
- bowspritForward-projecting ship pole
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- windlassCranked cylinder for lifting
capstan · mooring · cleats · pulpit · jib · forestay · headsail · gunwale
Forward-mounted boat canvas
- jibTriangular sail forward
- spinnakerDownwind sailing sail
- genoaOversized forward sail
- riggingRopes controlling ship sails
halyard · sheets · furler · tacking · trimming · crew · bowman · hoisting
bow
Respectful forward inclination
windlass · capstan · mooring · cleats · pulpit · jib · forestay · headsail · gunwale · bulwark
headsail
Forward-mounted boat canvas
rigging · halyard · sheets · furler · tacking · trimming · crew · bowman · hoisting · dousing
sunbathing
Deliberate exposure to rays
relaxation · yacht · cruising · anchoring · swimming · sunscreen · deck chairs · cocktails · views · passengers
foredecksafterdecks
Rear ship platforms
sterns · poop decks · quarterdecks · fantails · transoms