Your methodology is exceptional. You paint a very clear picture. It’s one thing to simply read tide tables. While it’s another level to be able to understand the nuances involved and how they effect our passage making decisions. We will definitely benefit from this video when return to our sailboat after this hurricane season . Cheers Kevin
Very good explained. I am a Swedish sailor, singlehanded 80% of the time round Britain this summer. Yesterday I left Milford Haven to go north rond the headlands. I experienced some of my worst seastate conditions ever, been sailing for over 50 years. No or very little wind, went out with the tide falling as everyone told me to, local sailors that is. So I just got the creeps when tinking if one gets this in a lot of wind at the wrong tidestate. I had to concentrat and handsteer my 10 ton sailingyacht carefully not to be tossed around completely by the massive waveformations that the sea threw at me. Really scary I think. We don’t have much of a tide in Sweden. I heard/read somewere that the area round Bristol channel is famous and perhaps the second most affected area in the world. Is that true? Did I go at the wrong time perhaps despite the advise I got? Timing is of utmost importance for sure.
Thanks for your message and sharing your experience. We're glad to hear our explanation on tides has been helpful. You're indeed correct that the Bristol Channel has some of the highest tidal ranges in the world, second only to the Bay of Fundy in Canada. Sailing around the UK, particularly in the area you mentioned, can be challenging due to these conditions. Tidal streams can be strong, especially in narrow channels and around headlands, and can create hazardous sea conditions. In the Bristol Channel and around headlands, the combination of large tidal ranges and underwater topography can cause powerful tidal streams and unpredictable wave formations, especially if there's an opposing wind. Even with no wind, residual swell or radical depth changes combined with these strong tides can make uncomfortable conditions. These areas should be well charted though with little wave symbols on the charts to warn you. There will also be information and advice in local pilot guides or the Reeds Almanac as to when the best time to pass is. In these areas, it is often best to pass them at slack water or when the tide is weakest if you want to avoid a bumby ride.
This is something we discuss earlier in our courses. You can check out a free trial here: ardent-training.com/free-trial.html But I will also make a note we could do another video including these for RUclips in the future :)
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Best explanation yet on tides 🙂
I am glad you found it useful :)
Your methodology is exceptional. You paint a very clear picture. It’s one thing to simply read tide tables. While it’s another level to be able to understand the nuances involved and how they effect our passage making decisions. We will definitely benefit from this video when return to our sailboat after this hurricane season . Cheers Kevin
Thank you very much!
agreed, "paint a very clear picture" were words taken right out of my head while watching this!
Best explanation EVER of tidal theory - helps Yachtmaster candidates and Geography students!
Very good explained. I am a Swedish sailor, singlehanded 80% of the time round Britain this summer. Yesterday I left Milford Haven to go north rond the headlands. I experienced some of my worst seastate conditions ever, been sailing for over 50 years. No or very little wind, went out with the tide falling as everyone told me to, local sailors that is. So I just got the creeps when tinking if one gets this in a lot of wind at the wrong tidestate. I had to concentrat and handsteer my 10 ton sailingyacht carefully not to be tossed around completely by the massive waveformations that the sea threw at me. Really scary I think.
We don’t have much of a tide in Sweden. I heard/read somewere that the area round Bristol channel is famous and perhaps the second most affected area in the world. Is that true? Did I go at the wrong time perhaps despite the advise I got? Timing is of utmost importance for sure.
Thanks for your message and sharing your experience. We're glad to hear our explanation on tides has been helpful. You're indeed correct that the Bristol Channel has some of the highest tidal ranges in the world, second only to the Bay of Fundy in Canada.
Sailing around the UK, particularly in the area you mentioned, can be challenging due to these conditions. Tidal streams can be strong, especially in narrow channels and around headlands, and can create hazardous sea conditions. In the Bristol Channel and around headlands, the combination of large tidal ranges and underwater topography can cause powerful tidal streams and unpredictable wave formations, especially if there's an opposing wind.
Even with no wind, residual swell or radical depth changes combined with these strong tides can make uncomfortable conditions. These areas should be well charted though with little wave symbols on the charts to warn you. There will also be information and advice in local pilot guides or the Reeds Almanac as to when the best time to pass is. In these areas, it is often best to pass them at slack water or when the tide is weakest if you want to avoid a bumby ride.
Always wondered why we have two high tides per day, absolutely brilliantly explained, pat on the back to you too.
Can you talk about LAT and HAT? I see reference to them but not explanation.
This is something we discuss earlier in our courses. You can check out a free trial here:
ardent-training.com/free-trial.html
But I will also make a note we could do another video including these for RUclips in the future :)