Set the alarm for 7:05 p.m.

Web alarm clock for 7:05 p.m.

You have just woken at 7:05 pm, and the boat motor is still below the tide line. Set the alarm before you get up so the evening does not drift past while you gather the lifting strap, keys, and a torch. That leaves a clear window before 8:00 pm to reach the shore and move the motor above the incoming water.

Your boat motor plan depends on hearing the alert, so keep this page open and your phone awake after setting it. If you close the tab or browser, the alarm will not sound; it can also fail when the phone goes to sleep. Use your phone’s built-in alarm as backup if you expect the screen to lock while you dress or collect your gear.

Reaching the boat after sunset can make the motor, footing, and tide marks difficult to see. Before leaving, switch on a charged torch and place it where you can reach it with one hand, rather than relying on the phone you used for the alarm. At 7:05 pm in the Philippines, remaining daylight varies with weather and season, so check the route from a safe spot and keep both hands available for lifting.