Forecast has some potential.
Now, someone remind me, do I need a run-in or run-out tide ?
I'm reading today as a run-in through the afternoon.
Anyone else going ?

Seaway, where the water goes in and out, is to the south.

Run out will give you an extra 4 knots against a SW - SE.

Wait, wait.

I'd recommend KFC. Short runs, really good for gybing practise.

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About 1 minute north from the Train. The train doesn't like a lot of S (anymore) but it is not so bad at KFC. Tide is coming in so it will get better and better through the afternoon.

Just head north from southport. There is a bridge between McDonalds and KFC. Take the first right. Rig up in the park. Quite nice.