How the Tide Teaches Us to Let Go

Sea kayaking in Passamaquoddy Bay means navigating tides, reading tidal currents, and understanding the ocean’s hidden movement. In this episode, I break down the Rule of Twelfths and the 50/90 Rule—two essential tools for planning your paddle around tide height and current speed. Whether you’re paddling in a challenging tidal environment or calmer coastal waters, this episode gives you practical tools to paddle smarter and move with the water—not against it.

Along the way, I reflect on how the tide mirrors something deeper: impermanence, change, and the invisible forces that shape our journeys—on the water and in life.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening Reflections
01:17 Passamaquoddy Bay and the Bay of Fundy
03:51 Back Eddys and Challenging Currents
05:30 The Rule of 12ths
06:54 Using the Rule of 12ths
08:37 Treat Island and Making an On-the-Water Decision
10:07 The 50/90 Rule
12:27 Treat Island
15:59 Applying the 50/90 Rule
16:47 Everything is Changing: Lessons from the Tides
17:53 Using these Rules and Making a Plan
18:32 Returning to Eastport and Final Reflections

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