Set the alarm clock for 1:14 am

Online alarm clock for 1:14 am

Before handing the Napier wharf tide reading over to the next person, set the alarm for 01:14 and confirm who will record the figures. That gives the incoming watch a clear moment to check the water level, note the conditions beside the berth, and keep the overnight log continuous well before 02:00.

Because this reading sits across a change of watch, leave the alarm page visible and keep the sound turned up while the phone remains connected to power. The alarm cannot sound after the page is closed or the phone has gone to sleep, so the tide reading could be missed unless the incoming person also has a separate reminder. A quick handover check—time shown as 01:14, volume audible, power connected—reduces uncertainty without turning the wharf routine into a long setup.

For a 01:14 check on a cool Hawke’s Bay night, prepare a warm drink before walking out to the wharf and use a lidded cup that can stay safely away from the log sheet and equipment. Keep any proper meal for after the reading and handover; carrying food onto the berth adds clutter when both hands may be needed for a torch, rail, or notebook. Water or a small snack beforehand is easier to manage, especially if the next break is closer to 02:00.