Courtesy of WOWSA, Seal Beach, California.

The last week saw strong winds whip the coast of Southern California.

In a pool in Seal Beach, nearly all the white backstroke flags easily tore off. In contrast, nearly all the blue-colored backstroke flags remained intact despite the winds.

Why? Do you know? Can you guess?

Share your answers to headcoach@openwatersource.com.

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