The current was very slow just now, with the tide about to turn.
And, it being low water, he went out with the tide.
But with the military tide slowly turning against them, they also want an end to the war.
With the right wind and tide, the trip took two hours.
They see the car in the water with the tide rising fast.
Most visitors come in the morning with the high tide and leave by evening.
Thus far, he was managing to keep up with the tide.
The waters, he thought, would be back with high tide.
With the tide coming in, there was a strong current pushing north at that point.
All he had to do was wait until dusk, and then go out with the tide.