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| ===== Lake Whatcom Slop Test ===== | ===== Lake Whatcom Slop Test ===== | ||
| - | For evaluation of skill as well as a way to practice in confused/technical wave conditions. | + | [[:sloptests|Slop Tests]] - For evaluation of skill as well as a way to practice in confused/technical wave conditions. |
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| - | One very important cautionary note about the relatively greater safety of Lake Whatcom vs. Bellingham Bay: As winter progresses into January and February the water in the lake will get colder than the Bay's water - ultimately reaching the mid-30's or colder (as happens with all of the local lakes). Practice in such water temperatures is unwise unless you really know what you are doing. It should only done with proven immersion clothing protection for such conditions. Do you know how long/far you can swim in such conditions? How long your hands will continue to function once you are in the water? etc., etc. No rescue boats available in the colder months - you have to be able to get to shore on your own if you have a problem.\\ | + | One very important cautionary note about the relatively greater safety of Lake Whatcom vs. Bellingham Bay: As winter progresses into January and February the water in the lake will get colder than the Bay's water - ultimately reaching the mid-30's °F (1-3 °C) or colder (as happens with all of the local lakes). Practice in such water temperatures is unwise unless you really know what you are doing. It should only be done with proven immersion clothing protection for such conditions. Do you know how long/far you can swim in such conditions? How long your hands will continue to function once you are in the water? etc., etc. No rescue boats available in the colder months - you have to be able to get to shore on your own if you have a problem.\\ |
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