Relative bearing methods
I've seen Port and Starboard marked on the sides of the boom of yachts to help the helmsman remember which tack they're on.
On a starboard tack, the boom is out to port
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What if he says left 2 o'clock? You would be surprised how folks can get their left/right confused in a time of stress.
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