Wind over Tide - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

31-10-2009, 16:33	#1
Rex Delay Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Banff, AB; Nanaimo, BC Boat: Sceptre 36 Posts: 50	Wind over Tide I just had one of my Navigation students ask me the physics of the phenomena of wind and tide in opposite directions causing short, steep waves. I cannot explain the physics but know it to be true. Anyone know the physics involved?

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