The Knysna Lagoon tides got me!
25 December 2021 · 1 min · 311 views · Knysna
What this video covers
The crew miscalculated the tidal cycle while paddling in the Knysna Lagoon.0:35 An incoming tide pushed the vessel away from the starting point, but the current reversed direction shortly after the turn.0:35 This shift forced a return trip against the full force of the outgoing tide.0:35 Misjudging the timing of tidal changes in restricted lagoon waters creates significant, unnecessary physical exertion for the operator.
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