The sides of a boat have two sets of names, the use of which is apt to confuse the green hand, but if you once clearly understand how these terms are applied you will experience no trouble in properly employing them.
The right-hand side of a vessel when standing looking toward the bow is called the starboard side.
The left-hand side of a vessel when standing looking toward the bow is called the port side.
These names are permanent, and no matter which way the boat is turned the starboard side is always the starboard side and the port side always the port side.
The other names for the sides of a vessel are not permanent, but are always changing, shifting from side to side, as the boat is turned about. Their particular position is determined by the direction of the wind.
These names are lee side and weather side.
SAILING DORIES.