Inland boaters don’t have tides to contend with. However, if you boat on the Intracoastal Waterway, tides can be a big issue. Unlike a river which always flows the same direction, tides cause currents that can flow in totally opposite directions at different times of day. The closer you are to an inlet, the more dramatic the flow-sometimes reaching over five knots. This affects your Read More » Continue reading The Boat Coach: Don’t Get Caught with Your Tide Down