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
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.
Behind you, mate!
Behind you, mate!
When on board facing the front of a boat, the bow is directly in front of you. It is the forward part of the boat, typically tapering to a point. The opposite end is called the stern, which is the rear of the boat.
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.
The stern is behind you at the read of the vessel.
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
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.