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Practical nautical skills — tide charts, signal flags, the Beaufort scale, knots, marine weather — explained for people who want to understand the water, not just visit it. Zero pretension.

Tide Charts

Tide Charts

Taming the Tides — How to Read a Tide Chart Like a Master Mariner There are two kinds of beach vacationers: those who understand tide charts, and those whose beach chairs,...

The Beaufort Scale

The Beaufort Scale

Decoding the Breeze — The Curious Traveler’s Guide to the Beaufort Scale You’re standing on the deck of a ferry or walking along a coastal bluff. The breeze ruffles your hair,...

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