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?
Also, if I'm swimming at the Y, I just assume that at some point, I'll have a lanemate, so I just start swimming on the side that works best for me from the beginning.
I do the same thing. While Butterfly may not scare people off, I have found that monster paddles will. I have two sets - the small ones I use the majority of the time, and the ones I put on when I feel threatened by possible lane encroachers!
I sort of have the opposite problem - when I have the good fortune to swim at lunch, because I am able to get there early, I get my own lane at first. Then this really nice, younger, and MUCH faster guy, who can't get there as early, knows I am agreeable to sharing (so many are NOT) - but then I nearly drown! He is very sweet, so I don't say a thing, but inside I'm kinda groaning! Like, if I could keep up with him, I would!! But neither of us complain, because swimming together is definitely better than sharing with a "leisure" swimmer or a noodler! :blush:
Also, if I'm swimming at the Y, I just assume that at some point, I'll have a lanemate, so I just start swimming on the side that works best for me from the beginning.
I do the same thing. While Butterfly may not scare people off, I have found that monster paddles will. I have two sets - the small ones I use the majority of the time, and the ones I put on when I feel threatened by possible lane encroachers!
I sort of have the opposite problem - when I have the good fortune to swim at lunch, because I am able to get there early, I get my own lane at first. Then this really nice, younger, and MUCH faster guy, who can't get there as early, knows I am agreeable to sharing (so many are NOT) - but then I nearly drown! He is very sweet, so I don't say a thing, but inside I'm kinda groaning! Like, if I could keep up with him, I would!! But neither of us complain, because swimming together is definitely better than sharing with a "leisure" swimmer or a noodler! :blush:
