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Old 03-06-2015, 01:31 AM   #276
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Originally Posted by Larry M View Post
Part of the optimum scope, is also knowing (seeing) what's in your swinging room. We like anchoring at low tide. It gives you a better sense of what's under you. More than once, after coming in at high tide and then looking around at low tide...yikes! Then you see that rock pinnacle or shallow area that was missed or wasn't on the charts.
Excellent tactic. I need to make sure enough rode is let out to accommodate for the rise of the ride.
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