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"Starting Pontoon"From Steven Munatones Definition: a dock or floating structure where the swimmers stand to start an open water race; each swimmer is given about 60 centimeters or space on the starting platform. (noun) Also Known As: starting platform Examples: The starting pontoon was anchored to the ocean floor to create a stable start for the swimmers. Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums:Open Water Swim Glossary10km - 10K - 10 kilometerAbandonmentAcclimateAcclimatizationBeach Finish |
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