Posted by Peter R on January 09, 2003 at 11:30:41 from 62.64.213.179 user badboy.
In Reply to: Re: Helm's Deep Meanings posted by Ian on January 09, 2003 at 09:40:37:
The starboard side was the side on which the ‘steerboard’ was traditionally fitted. Because of the vulnerable nature of the steerboard - try mooring a dinghy stern-on - when in port a boat would tie-up on the opposite side, the Port side.