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"Slip Streaming or Drafting Vessels"From Steven Munatones Definition: intentionally taking advantage of the wake of escort boats or officiating watercraft on the course; rules prohibit this action by swimmers. (adjective) Examples: The referee gave a yellow flag to the swimmer who was slip streaming behind the escort boat. Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums: |
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