2006-07-19 09:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
In coastal waters it is necessary to be aware of inlets. As the tide goes out, if the wind is against it it stirs up currents that can throw you against the rocks. As the tide goes in, currents can be generated again by opposing winds.Watch your charts. Try to go with the tidal currents,and not against them.Also consult a Coast Pilot book for your area or on the East coast Captain Eldridges Tides and current. It will help. Naturally low or receding tides put your hull closer to the rocks.Sometimes there is a low low tide caused by sun and moon.
2006-07-19 10:21:32 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The greatest "chance" is, obviously, at low tide.
The greatest *risk* is in a high or turning tide.
If the tide is already at its lowest, it will shortly rise and you will float off. If you run aground at the top of the flood, it's going to get a lot worse before it gets better... and you better hope that you didn't just pass spring tides... :-)
2006-07-19 19:32:17 · answer #2 · answered by IanP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The greatest chance of running aground exists on a falling tide. (Whatever time you've run aground on a falling tide, expect to be there until the tide floods above the level of water you were in when you grounded.)
2006-07-23 07:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Audio God™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low tide,
But you should also be aware of shouls, inlets, and stay away from any area where grass is growing in the water. Find a chart for the area and note shallow areas and any wrecks.
2006-07-21 02:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by tjandjess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low tide conditions....
u can check out in admiralty tide tables.......
campare it wid ur draft n find under water clearence
2006-07-20 03:31:31 · answer #5 · answered by AnChOrS & MoOrInGs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definitly low tide
2006-07-20 14:16:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh... LOW TIDE
2006-07-19 16:53:04 · answer #7 · answered by Bullfrog_53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋