So I'm as some of you know in the process of moving to the next step in my training. I'm in the planing stages of my first over-night near shore passage. I will leave early am: 4:00 with a full moon to help and head out to the "R 4" F1 R4s @ 32-05,901"N 080-35,099W this is the channel into Port Royal sound Beaufort SC. I intend to sail out with the tide its a 19 mile ride I figure 5.5 knots of speed? That will put me there at Day break or just after 3.45 hrs. Then run straight east for 5nm to 32-029'899N 080-29'988 W That will take a nother 90 min, Here, I will turn south to 32-03,997W 080-29'167W 1.92 miles = 34min Here i will turn back west to 32-03'984W 080-34'965w this 4.92 leg take .89 min Then I will turn North to will bring me the 4.92 nm back to to the "R 4" F1 R4s @ 32-05,901"N 080-35,099W the bell marker at the mouth of the channel. Then my hope will be to take the the Tide back in. So here is the question." If I do this near shore how much will the tide effect my timing in the course: I plugged in the 5.5 based off motor speed. All together time from the dock and back to the dock. 10.956 hours to cover 60.26nm How much time will the tide cost me off shore? I know a bought the tide in and out of the river. Just need help with the offshore expectation? Thanks again. let me know if you need more information. LT
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