A vessel with a maximum draft of 2.2 meters plans to cross a rocky coastal bar with a charted depth (sonda de la carta) of 1.5 meters. The skipper requires a minimum safety under-keel clearance (resguardo bajo la quilla) of 0.8 meters. What is the minimum Height of Tide (Altura de marea) required to cross safely?
Answer: A — 1.5 meters
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