Sailing

Starboard Tack

Definition

Sailing with the wind coming over the starboard (right) side; the boom is on the port side. Has right of way over port tack.

See it in practice

Rule 12: Sailing vessels

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Where Starboard Tack comes up in the course

Free theory lessons that use this term in context.