"Capt. Mooron" wrote in message
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I told you... he hasn't a clue! Most people would remember the tidal
specifics if they had to make "several passes" to locate a harbour
entrance... and then boast as to how safe they were by obeying the
cruising
guide while ignoring basic navigation.


Bob has described the entrance as follows:-
"In approaching Port Jefferson from any direction, it is wise to keep
offshore
and watch the chart carefully, as there are outlying rocks and shouls The
entrance is narrow and there is apt to be a strong tidal current in or out.
An
experienced cruising man warns that:
Sometimes a really dangerous sea makes up outside and between the jetties on
the ebb tide. Entering is possible at all times, providing some care is
taken.
Another experienced cruiser feels this is too strong a statement. Suffice it
to
say, treat it with respect."

Anybody approaching such a port for the first time - and at night - would
make sure that the knew what state the tide was going to be.

There are shoals so, in darkness, I would prefer to approach on a rising
tide. I would also avoid HW-4 to HW-2 if practical.

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!!!!!


Regards


Donal
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