Regarding tides and currents, where does the water move fastest, shallow or deep water? I usually think think like this when paddling into a current, or opposing tide, find deeper water, because the current will move quickest in shallow water.
For example, finishing the Catalina race this Sunday, boats will be paddling about 3.5 miles into an strong outgoing tide through Newport Harbor. Where is the fastest line, on the jetty, and shallow water in the harbor, or down the middle of the channel and finding deep water in the harbor.
thanks for the imput,