Going out to sea in Penang? Here's how to ride the tides at the right time

Shielded from the wind by the hills, the waters off Penang's Gertak Sanggul bay can be so gentle on some days that it feels like one is paddling on a lake.

You are in Penang; the beaches are alluring, and the sea beckons.

Camping by the seaside can be a lot of fun, but first, you need to know what you are doing.