DrWatson 375 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Anything special to consider when using a marina that has a tidal range of +7m? We're all mostly used to considerably more benign tides that that... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Hamstrings at low tide Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 154 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 dealing with big currents . . need a floating dock . . usually need more dredging beefy cleats (slight exaggeration alert - Bay of Fundy tidal range is 17 meters) https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3283/2945345139_81057d09a3_b.jpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 375 Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Yeah, tidal current is worth thinking about. In particular I'm looking at a marina in Brest for a year or so. But possibly more daunting is the nature of the sea once you get out the entrance. Looks to be a regular shitfight around the capes both North and South... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 would be smart spending time studying local tie-ups Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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