A sailing pulpit (or bow pulpit) is a raised, often U-shaped, stainless steel safety railing located at the bow (front) of a boat. It provides a secure handhold and safety barrier for crew members working on the foredeck, such as during anchoring or sail handling. It may also hold navigation lights or anchor rollers.

Key Aspects of a Sailing Pulpit:
Purpose: Primarily safety, preventing crew from falling overboard while working at the bow.

Location: The bow (front) of the vessel. The equivalent structure at the stern (back) is called a pushpit.

Material: Usually constructed from stainless steel tubing.

Functionality: It acts as a mounting point for navigation lights, lifelines, and sometimes integrated anchor rollers.

Origin: The term is sometimes thought to originate from its resemblance to a church pulpit.