Just wondering, when lane swimming and a faster swimmer can't for some reason go around a slower swimmer (narrow lane, busy lane, slower swimmer is in the middle of the lane, whatever), is it acceptable etiquette for the faster swimmer to pass underneath the slower swimmer? Will that freak out the slower swimmer?
Alan
The lane etiquette in the club I go to now, open 24/7, with no organized workout groups, is simple: one person to a lane. If all lanes are occupied, wait until someone gets out. You are allowed to share a lane if the first occupant agrees.
It works surprisingly well. 95% of the time there's no waiting at all, and if there is, it's usually just a couple of minutes. I get a lane to myself every time, and can do whatever strokes and intervals I please.
I'd like to swim there for sure. The YMCA lap swim (when I do it) is random and horrible situations at times. I don't mind splitting a lane with anyone, but when 3+ are there...oh boy :(
The lane etiquette in the club I go to now, open 24/7, with no organized workout groups, is simple: one person to a lane. If all lanes are occupied, wait until someone gets out. You are allowed to share a lane if the first occupant agrees.
It works surprisingly well. 95% of the time there's no waiting at all, and if there is, it's usually just a couple of minutes. I get a lane to myself every time, and can do whatever strokes and intervals I please.
I'd like to swim there for sure. The YMCA lap swim (when I do it) is random and horrible situations at times. I don't mind splitting a lane with anyone, but when 3+ are there...oh boy :(
