tide tables
Tables containing information about the time of the high and low tides and the water level to be expected at that time.
tiller ...
Tide Tables - Yearly published water height above charted soundings
Tiller - Handle attached to the rudder, used to steer some boats
Tiller - Steering mechanism that controls the rudder ...
If you are in a tidal zone, check the tide tables, things may be getting worse if the tide is letting out. In this case, one should try, if can be done safely, to place cushions between the hull and the bottom.
A port that is not directly listed in the tide tables but for which information is available as a difference from a nearby standard port.
sector
An arc of a circle in which certain types of navigational lights known as sector lights are visible.
secondary port - A port that is not directly listed in the tide tables but for which information is available as a difference from a nearby standard port.
As a boat operator, you need a knowledge of the tides in your local area. It is a good idea to learn how to read tide tables found in many newspapers in coastal areas. Tide schedules can also be found on weather radio channels.
Winds and Currents ...
There is no bookshelf space near the chart table, so you will have to keep tide tables and almanacs in the hinged drawer. An ingenious stainless-steel seat back and cushion that hinge over the bunk give the navigator back support.
To find out the time and water levels of different tides, you can use tide tables for your area. The period of high water level is known as high tide, and the period of low water level is known as low tide.
Caribbean charterers will generally be exposed to shorter distances between anchorages. Whereas in Europe, distances between ports tend to be longer. Also, in many parts of Europe tide tables have to be followed closely.
 See also: High, Boat, Hull, Sailing, Boom
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