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A North November 18th 03 09:25 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but bumped this
month. Thanks, a north



LaBomba182 November 19th 03 01:39 AM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
Subject: Boca Grande Swash Pass
From: "A North"


Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but bumped this
month. Thanks, a north



It changes a bit all the time. If you don't use it regularly you may need a
nice day and clear water to eye ball it.

Capt. Bill

LaBomba182 November 19th 03 01:39 AM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
Subject: Boca Grande Swash Pass
From: "A North"


Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but bumped this
month. Thanks, a north



It changes a bit all the time. If you don't use it regularly you may need a
nice day and clear water to eye ball it.

Capt. Bill

Armond Perretta November 19th 03 03:31 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
LaBomba182 wrote:

Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but
bumped this month. Thanks, a north


It changes a bit all the time. If you don't use it regularly you
may need a nice day and clear water to eye ball it.


I have been through here a few times, both heading out and heading in. I
have _never_ been able to eyeball this water and I would certainly
appreciate learning your secret.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.tripod.com





Armond Perretta November 19th 03 03:31 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
LaBomba182 wrote:

Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but
bumped this month. Thanks, a north


It changes a bit all the time. If you don't use it regularly you
may need a nice day and clear water to eye ball it.


I have been through here a few times, both heading out and heading in. I
have _never_ been able to eyeball this water and I would certainly
appreciate learning your secret.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.tripod.com





LaBomba182 November 19th 03 04:47 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
Subject: Boca Grande Swash Pass
From: "Armond Perretta"


I have been through here a few times, both heading out and heading in. I
have _never_ been able to eyeball this water and I would certainly
appreciate learning your secret.


Well, like I said, it helps to have a nice day and clear water. Just like
running in the Bahamas (or any area with clear water) you can read the deeper
areas by the color change.

Now I am almost always in a large power boat so most times I have the advantage
of a high bridge on my side.

And on days were the water is dirty or it is a bit rough you can many times
spot the deeper areas by the wave patterns and current rips.


Capt. Bill

LaBomba182 November 19th 03 04:47 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
Subject: Boca Grande Swash Pass
From: "Armond Perretta"


I have been through here a few times, both heading out and heading in. I
have _never_ been able to eyeball this water and I would certainly
appreciate learning your secret.


Well, like I said, it helps to have a nice day and clear water. Just like
running in the Bahamas (or any area with clear water) you can read the deeper
areas by the color change.

Now I am almost always in a large power boat so most times I have the advantage
of a high bridge on my side.

And on days were the water is dirty or it is a bit rough you can many times
spot the deeper areas by the wave patterns and current rips.


Capt. Bill

Capn Willy November 20th 03 01:52 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
The Swash Channel lies closer to shore than the charts will show. You will
be able to see the yellowish/brownish shallow water to the west of the
channel. When going north, stay close to the pier and parallel the shore
for a 1/2 mile or so before venturing westward.

My boat draws 5' and we normally see no less than 6.5 to 7 feet.

Willy
Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but bumped

this
month. Thanks, a north





Capn Willy November 20th 03 01:52 PM

Boca Grande Swash Pass
 
The Swash Channel lies closer to shore than the charts will show. You will
be able to see the yellowish/brownish shallow water to the west of the
channel. When going north, stay close to the pier and parallel the shore
for a 1/2 mile or so before venturing westward.

My boat draws 5' and we normally see no less than 6.5 to 7 feet.

Willy
Has it moved? My boat draws 5' and I have used it for years but bumped

this
month. Thanks, a north






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