Sailors for all history have taken advantage of the ebb and flow of the tide. Here in the Pacific Northwest, and in particular the San Juan Islands, the currents created by the tide have a profound effect on your movement by water. Depending on the time of day and location within the islands, there can be plus or minus two or more knots for or against you. In light winds, that means the currents could cause you to sail backwards! (more…)
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Time and tide wait for no man…or do they?
Posted in Adventures, Boat Maintenance, How to Live Afloat, Lessons Learned, Uncategorized, tagged adventure, biking, Hans Christian 33t, hiking, Orcas Island, sailboat, sailing, storms, travel on December 6, 2015| 2 Comments »
