what to watch
The Solent can be great fun, but watch spring tide flows, they are bad around entrance to Cowes, and Portsmouth, watch how the ferry's approach those ports with a strong tide flowing and you will see what I mean.
Do watch wind over tide, if they flow in the same direction as you are going it will be a nice run, but when you turn it is not, It may seem silly but it works go so far a long your intended route and the turn around retracing your steps a short while, just to test the conditions, then you can decide on the length of your trip.And know when the tide is going to turn.
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Julie
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