Slipstream
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Drafting in the slipstream during a competitive open water swimming race at the European Open Water Swimming Championships. Underwater photo by Deep Blue Media's Giorgio Scala.
noun - A slipstream is a region behind a moving object (e.g., open water swimmer) in which a wake of fluid (typically air or water) is moving at velocities comparable to the moving object, relative to the ambient fluid through which the object is moving. Slipstreaming or drafting works because of the relative motion of the fluid in the slipstream.
Slipstreaming is to swim close behind, or slightly to the side, usually somewhere between the hips and ankles, of another open water swimmer (or swimmers) in order to take advantage of the faster moving water, especially in a race.
Usage
The cagey veteran was slipstreaming behind the young swimmer throughout the race.
Synonyms
hang on, follow, drag and free ride, drafting
External links
- It Changed My Life, Swimming With Yasunari Hirai
- Marathon Swimming
- Open Water Swimming
- 50 Things Open Water Swimmer Should Not Do
- 100 Things Every Open Water Swimmer Should Know
- World Open Water Swimming Association
- Drafting 101 - The Value Of Swimming In The Slipstream
- Drafting Off The Hips, Knees Or Ankles
- Champion Mindset Open Water Swimming Tips
