The stern is behind you at the read of the vessel.
On a boat, when you are facing the front (the Bow,) the Stern is at your back.
When on board and facing the front of the boat where is the stern
When you are overboard and facing the front of the boat, the stern is behind you. It is the rear part of the boat, opposite the bow, which is the front. If you turn around while in the water, you will see the stern behind you.
You are facing forward when you are facing the front of the boat. The stern is behind you and is aft. To the right would be starboard and left would be port.
When onboard and facing the front of a boat, the stern is located directly behind you, at the rear of the vessel. It is opposite the bow, which is the front part of the boat. The stern is typically where the steering controls are located and often where the engine is situated.
Behind you
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On a boat, the stern is the rear part of the vessel. When facing the bow (the front of the boat), the stern is located directly behind you. It's the opposite of the bow, which is the front section of the boat.
in front of you. The stern is behind you.
Behind you, mate!
When you are onboard a boat and facing the front (the bow), the stern is located directly behind you, at the back of the boat. It is the opposite end of the vessel from the bow. In nautical terms, the stern is where the steering and propulsion systems are often located.
Behind you, mate!