However , to avoid boat traffic , we were on the north side of the channel in shallower water .
I do n't have the official report , but I am pretty sure my progress was slow until slack tide at 8 : 20 .
To avoid boat traffic , we were on the north side of the channel in shallower water .
I do n't have the official report , but I am pretty sure my progress was slow until slack tide at 8 : 20 .