RE: [Paddlewise] Translating Tides Into Currents Around Islands and Estuaries

From: Tim Gamble <tgamble_at_syllog.com>
Date: Thu, 18 May 2000 13:43:13 -0400
Tom <tombrooklyn_at_yahoo.com>
Wrote:
>I checked out this program and it looks good for tides.  
> But from the little I know about currents, being a newbie, I
> understand that around islands and such the currents may not be so
> easily decerned simply from the tide table.  
snip....

Tom, We are lucky in New York in that the Eldridge Tide and Pilot book
contains some easy to read charts and graphs relating the current to the
tide. This book is available at local Kayak stores. 

The book is just an prediction, heavy rain upstate, and wind can
drastically effect things but it is a good starting point. 

But do be careful the currents are often severe, the East River is
especially treacherous. A good place to meet local paddlers is the
downtown boathouse, www.downtownboathouse.org.
Tim Gamble
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