Starboard is the nautical term for the right-hand side of a vessel when facing forward toward the bow (front). It is opposite to the port side (left) and is designated by a green navigation light. The term originates from Old English stéor ("steer") and bord ("side"), referring to the steering oar placed on the right side of ancient ships.

Key Details About Starboard:
Direction: When standing in the boat and looking toward the bow (front), starboard is your right-hand side.

Lights/Buoys: The starboard side is marked with a green light for navigation. In the US/Canada (IALA-B), starboard markers (buoys) are red.

Right of Way: A "starboard tack" sailing vessel (wind coming over the starboard side) typically has right-of-way over a "port tack" vessel.

Etymology: Early ships used a steering oar on the right side because most sailors were right-handed.