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Re: wind effected by tide?
From: Russell Sher
Date: 2000 Feb 18, 01:35 EST
From: Russell Sher
Date: 2000 Feb 18, 01:35 EST
Interesting thought John - but that's more lateral thinking. I had
understood that there was a meteorological explanation. Several other
interesting theories and facts have surfaced around this question.
Regards
Russell
John wrote...
Tidal currents would affect boat speed, depending on heading
relatve to
set of current. Since I'm only getting into sail theory,
this might
sound rash. Doesn't boat speed factor strongly into
apparent wind, so
tidal current could make you feel wind differently??
John Kabel
Training Officer
London Power and Sail Squadron
London, Ontario Canada
