One thing is absolutely certain. I *would* know the state of the tide.

Bobsprit didn't even know *why* I asked about the time of HW!!!!!

You mean, in the case of nav error, you'd rather make it with more water. Or
could you be referring to conditions known to be problematic when the ebb tide
goes against northerly or northwesterly winds? Nahhh. You couldn't know about
that!
What a joke!
This in itself indicates tremendous inexperience, but then you're 100% ignorant
of the area and a daysailor!

RB