1. Steer wide of the East side of Lime Point but cut very close to the South tip as you pass.
2. Keep course for West corner of Bridge Tower wall. Alcatraz will disapear behind Lime Point.
3. Row into first cove along the beach and follow any back eddy you can find. Locate line of breaking surf and stay well outside it as you follow the beach.
4. Coming out of the cove stay close to rock cliff but outside wave reflections. Course should line up with the South Bridge Tower wall.
5. Hold Tower alignment halfway accross the next cove and keep inside flood eddy line.

Rowing out under the Golden Gate Bridge when there is a fast flood tide.

David Lay 3-30-06

The basic idea is to stay out of the fast flood current whenever possible, which means staying close to the shore. The most challenging segment is likely to be under the Bridge as you pass the Tower. It is difficult for two boats to pass abreast of each other under the Bridge since the outside boat will enter fast current sooner and will swing out and fall behind.

As you pass coves you should be able to pick up back eddies that will actually help you.