Large expanses of Barnegat bay are very shallow (1-3 ft or less). I don't sail exclusively in these areas, but doing so has several advantages:
1. Less motor boat and jet ski traffic.
2. Flatter water.
3. Navigational "short cuts"--less manuevering and more direct routes in some wind conditions to get to wherever it is I'm going.
The disadvantage is:
Getting trapped or otherwise stranded as the tide falls.
Hence the desire to have some accurate tide info so I can cut things close.
On reflection: the plastic bag approach seems sort of appropriate as it is more of a purist approach (no motor therefore minimal gadgets?). Perhaps I should think some about my "philosophy."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proennekehttp://www.minifarmhomestead.com/outdoors/richardproenneke.htmThanks Mary
