Tidal range

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How much tidal range do you deal with when sailing? Is it insignificant, something you seldom think about... or does it impact your course and choice of anchorage? What aspect of sailing is most effected by the tides? Anchoring, docking, navigation, or other? Share the highs and lows of your cruising grounds here, then vote in this week's Quick Quiz at the bottom of the home page.
 
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Herb

Tidal Range, San Juan Islands

On August 1st we went from a -2.4 to +9.1, 11.5ft swing. Living in an area with many islands and narrow pasages you can spend a lot of time sailing backwards. The sailing is fun, but you had better plan when and where you are going. Sometimes even the iron sail isn't much help, but between the changes in the wind and the tides, I just go and see where I end up. Herb
 
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Final results

Final results for the Quick Quiz ending 8/28/2000: What's the tidal range where you sail? 34% Under 2' 27% 3' to 6' 20% 11' plus 17% 7' to 10'
 
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