Hello,
I have a question regarding etiquette when sharing/splitting a lane that is against the wall (with the ladders).
Today a woman wanted to share my lane with me but was perturbed when I told her that I wanted the pool side of the lane.
It is my feeling that if I am in the lane first I get to decide what side I want, either the wall side or the pool side.
Is there a general rule or some type of etiquette that I am not aware of?
I doubt the pool has a rule. Probably the best practice for etiquette is to chill. If she wants the wall, let her. If your side of the wall is the ladder, when you get to the wall, unless she's standing right there, you can always move over and flip turn a little in the middle and then glide to your side. No big deal. Otherwise doing a turn 3 feet from the wall is a good drill anyway.
Peace
I doubt the pool has a rule. Probably the best practice for etiquette is to chill. If she wants the wall, let her. If your side of the wall is the ladder, when you get to the wall, unless she's standing right there, you can always move over and flip turn a little in the middle and then glide to your side. No big deal. Otherwise doing a turn 3 feet from the wall is a good drill anyway.
Peace