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?
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My my my... The perception of noodlers here is quite funny. There's probably a water aerobics site somewhere that complains about all those stupid lap swimmers. The fact is, they pay as much as we do to be there. That said, they should be respectful enough to know that lap swimmers can't swim with a ladder in the way and that's its more efficient to "circle noodle" (new term) than to take up 7.5 lanes.
The pool I use in boston is 3 lanes. One of them has a ladder in it. Usually I can get my own lane, occasionally I have to share, but sometimes I have to circle swim. This is extremely frustrating because I am almost always the fastest swimmer in the water. I feel awkward touching people's feet, especially every lap or so. I'm not sure if they understand that I'm being polite, asking them to pass, and not trying to be rude***. I actually love circle swimming when doing it with people of my ability. The choppiness of the water is... invigorating and reminds me of the good old swim team days.
I also find many people don't understand the concept of circle swimming and lane splitting. I've seen far too many accidents at this one pool.
Back in HS- one day there was this huge water aerobics fiesta. They took out one lane line to make one large whirl pool of noodles. The pool had a separate diving well, so the lap pool was about 5ft deep. The whirl pool was so strong that apparently the swimmers in the adjacent lane (freshman/sophomores) were having problems with their flip turns because of the suction caused by the whirlpool.
***What are your thoughts on the foot touching?
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Former Member
My my my... The perception of noodlers here is quite funny. There's probably a water aerobics site somewhere that complains about all those stupid lap swimmers. The fact is, they pay as much as we do to be there. That said, they should be respectful enough to know that lap swimmers can't swim with a ladder in the way and that's its more efficient to "circle noodle" (new term) than to take up 7.5 lanes.
The pool I use in boston is 3 lanes. One of them has a ladder in it. Usually I can get my own lane, occasionally I have to share, but sometimes I have to circle swim. This is extremely frustrating because I am almost always the fastest swimmer in the water. I feel awkward touching people's feet, especially every lap or so. I'm not sure if they understand that I'm being polite, asking them to pass, and not trying to be rude***. I actually love circle swimming when doing it with people of my ability. The choppiness of the water is... invigorating and reminds me of the good old swim team days.
I also find many people don't understand the concept of circle swimming and lane splitting. I've seen far too many accidents at this one pool.
Back in HS- one day there was this huge water aerobics fiesta. They took out one lane line to make one large whirl pool of noodles. The pool had a separate diving well, so the lap pool was about 5ft deep. The whirl pool was so strong that apparently the swimmers in the adjacent lane (freshman/sophomores) were having problems with their flip turns because of the suction caused by the whirlpool.
***What are your thoughts on the foot touching?
