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 ===== The WTF system (Work to Fun Ratio) =====
+(//Editor's Note: This system was originally proposed primarily to rate downwinding laps, where you paddle upwind, turn and surf downwind, turn and repeat the cycle. The interplay of unusually strong current in the mix was probably not at the forefront of consideration by Prof. Medler although he does mention tides. There are some interesting variations to consider where current does become quite important - such as in a tidal race like Deception Pass (([[:tidalrace:deception_pass|Deception Pass Tidal Race]]))  where one typically downwinds against the current which can be quite difficult but has a much easier job going back upwind with the help of current (the Gorge provides something similar at the Hatchery (([[:hood_river_columbia_gorge#downwinders|Laps at the Hatch]] - open up the downwind description section))  on typical west wind days)//,// or the Gorge with an east wind blowing can compound the difficulty of laps when going upwind is also against current.)//
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