Riddles for Sailing Crews and Nautical Nights

I hold the helm steady through choppy waves. Who am I?

I ripple in wind to power the voyage. What am I?

I tie lines with loops and bends. What am I?

I point north when stars hide. What am I?

I warn of shallow water with flashes. What am I?

I raise sails with teamwork chants. Who are we?

I map the sky with constellations. What am I?

I watch rigging for wear and tear. Who am I?

I keep anchor lines secure. What am I?

I chart the course before harbor departure. What am I?

I measure wind speed on deck. What am I?

I host sea stories after sunset. What am I?

I keep sailors safe with harness and tether. What am I?

I mark the finish with cheers and flags. What am I?

I remind crews to respect tides and forecasts. What am I?

I am the front of the boat cutting waves. What am I?

I am the back of the boat where wake trails. What am I?

I am the left side when facing forward. What am I?

I am the right side when facing forward. What am I?

I am the rope ladder of lines and knots. What am I?

I am the low tide note in the logbook. What am I?

I am the bell rung through fog. What am I?

I am the meal cooked in a tiny boat kitchen. What am I?

I am the knot practice before sailing school. What am I?

I am the flag language above the deck. What am I?

I am the anchor drop after a long day. What am I?

I am the person watching ahead for hazards. Who am I?

I am the race where sails crowd the bay. What am I?

I am the song that keeps rowing rhythm. What am I?

I'm the shout from the mast when land first comes into view. What am I?