12/01/2023
🌊🕐 Here's something fascinating for all you sea voyagers out there! It's called the 50/90 rule and it's all about understanding tidal stream changes 🌐
At slack water, when the tide is changing direction, we expect zero flow speed⏱️ But did you know, just an hour later, the flow already reaches 50% of its maximum speed? 🚀 And two hours after slack water, we're looking at a whopping 90% of maximum speed! 🌪️
🔥Three hours in, we hit peak flow - a full 100%! But the tide doesn't stay at its zenith for long. By the fourth hour, we're back down to 90%, and by the fifth, it's halved to 50%. Six hours after the initial slack water, we've come full circle - back to zero flow 🔄
It's a rhythmic dance of the sea, predictable yet awe-inspiring 🌊💃 The main point to remember? The ebb and flow of the tide mirrors itself - the increase in speed during the first couple of hours is mirrored in the decrease during the last few 🔄⏳
So next time you're out on the water, remember the 50/90 rule - it might just change the way you navigate! 🚤⛵
