| You are here: | About>Sports>Swimming> Olympic / FINA Swim Sports> Open Water Swimming> Open Water Swim Glossary> Surface Chop - Open Water Swimming |
 | Swimming |
Topics
Swim Teams / Places To SwimNutrition / DietSwim Technique / WorkoutsInjury RehabilitationOlympic / FINA Swim SportsRules / Time ConversionsSwim Wear / GearPsychology / SciencePools / SpasSafety / LifeguardsFamily Swimming / LessonsSwim Stars / HistoryOther Swim-Related SportsAdapted / Disabled SwimmingVideos / Books |
"Surface Chop"From Steven Munatones Definition: wave action at the surface of the water caused by wind. Small, frequent waves that are irritating to open water swimmers because they impede forward movement and can reduce visibility from the surface of the water. (noun) Also Known As: chop, whitewater Examples: The surface chop was the reason why he went a bit off-course. Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums:Open Water Swim Glossary10km - 10K - 10 kilometerAbandonmentAcclimateAcclimatizationBeach Finish |
Las Vegas on a BudgetFind a BargainHotel DealsCheap EatsFree AttractionsEntertainment for Less |
All Topics | Email Article | Print this Page |  |  |
| Advertising Info | News & Events | Work at About | SiteMap | Reprints | Help | Our Story | Be a Guide |
| User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | ©2008 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved. |