quality time
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- Oct 30, 2007
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- Boat Info
- Miss Stress
2006 50' Post
- Engines
- Series 60 Detroits
When I started transiting the confluence of the Potomac and the Bay, there were quite a few warnings to only do this at a slack tide to minimize wave heights. Sort of like running an ocean inlet with an outgoing tide and an on shore wind. Was also regaled with the story of how Point Lookout got its name. You go up to it and peak around the corner to assess the sea state.
Frankly, I’ve never had a problem. Boats in the 40+ foot range can handle quite a bit. Now I have been through there when the sea state is very confused. It’s like being in a washing machine. It’s just annoyingly uncomfortable.
Jaybeaux
Agreed, it can get lumpy there but not enough that I would alter my plans to time the tide correctly.