"Waves, tides and currents are always a factor in sea kayaking, yet they seem to catch people by surprise. In this workshop, we'll explore some of the science behind the generation of waves, tides and coastal currents. We'll see how to use this understanding to plan trips and deal with "conditions". I'll discuss how mariners in the 16th century predicted tides before the development of detailed tables, so that you can figure tides without recourse to tables. In addition to this, I'll touch on dealing with rapidly developing weather conditions that may not be caught by NOAA radio and have some discussion of the stability of hulls, factors determining hull speed, and the fluid dynamics of different paddle strokes."
