by Tsunami Ranger John Lull Introduction Tidal currents form in inland marine waterways in response to the rise and fall of the tide; the water from the rising/falling ocean flows in and out of bays and estuaries. Stronger currents will form around the times of new and full moon when the gravitational pull of the […]
kayak navigation
Kayak Navigation Part 2 – Compass Use and Dead Reckoning
by Tsunami Ranger John Lull In Part 1, I covered navigation by line-of-sight, using visual references, ranges, and no tools beyond a chart. This works fine until visibility is reduced by thick fog or when paddling in open water well offshore or on a long crossing. In those situations, you’ll need some other technique to […]