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Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums:"Whitecaps"From Steven Munatones Definition: small ocean surface waves that break offshore due to the wind. These are irritating to open water swimmers because they tend to impede forward progress and reduce visibility. (noun) Also Known As: whitewater, surface chop, chop, small waves, turbulence Examples: The winds picked up in the afternoon leading to an ocean full of whitecaps. Suggested ReadingNew posts to the Swimming forums:Open Water Swim Glossary10km - 10K - 10 kilometerAbandonmentAcclimateAcclimatizationBeach Finish |
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