catch the tide

Examples (10)

• We have to get up early to catch the tide for our departure.
• To make good time, the captain decided to catch the evening tide.
• The small fishing boats were waiting patiently to catch the outgoing tide.
• If you don't catch the tide now, you'll be stuck in the harbor until morning.
• They timed their journey perfectly to catch the rising tide into the estuary.
• The ferry schedule is designed so that it can always catch the most favorable tide.
• We missed our chance to catch the tide and had to wait for several hours.
• It's crucial for large vessels to catch the tide when navigating shallow channels.
• Will we be able to catch the tide if we leave in an hour?
• The ancient mariners relied on their knowledge of currents to catch the tide and make progress.