Negotiating Wind and Current in a Narrow Channel

Starpath Navigation have an interesting post on their blog for those who intend to transit the Suez canal, but also a worthwhile read/watch for yachts who often find themselves in touchy situations in negotiating wind and current in a narrow channel, or the cut through a barrier reef or atoll.

The article focuses on a study of the “Ever Given” grounding in the Suez Canal and how modern electronic navigation would have helped avoid the incident.