The Steamboat Captain brought his son along on a short cruise up river to show him what he does for a living. All the kid wanted to do was steer the boat. Insisting that his father taught him enough to handle the job he asked the pilot to let him take the helm.
“Okay”, said the pilot , “but you must you pass a small test first.
If I asked you to turn to the left, what nautical term should I use?” “Turn to Port”, said the boy. “Correct”, said the pilot.
“If I wanted you to turn the boat to the right, what direction would that be?” “Starboard", said boy grinning from ear to ear. “Good for you”, said the pilot.
“And straight?”, asked the pilot. The boy quickly replied, “ Without ice.”
