How much water is really under your keel?

Most sailors know that charted depths are designed to keep us safe. Fewer understand what those numbers actually mean, how weather can affect them, and why the “worst-case scenario” isn’t always the worst case at all.

In this article, we explore chart datum, tidal calculations, meteorological effects, and how a deeper understanding of the numbers on your chart can unlock new cruising opportunities while helping you make safer navigation decisions.

Read the article and see if your understanding of charted depths is as deep as you think it is.

https://nauticalknowhow.mysailingcourse.com/worst-case-scenario/