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
I say unless they are constantly hitting your feet, who cares?
A voice of reason!
I've often observed that when there are more than 2 or 3 swimmers in the lane, or if the swimmers have significantly different speeds, it is actually a good idea for the later swimmers to "tailgate". This maximizes the time that it takes the leader to catch the last swimmer in the lane. Years ago I swam with a group that was quite a bit faster than I. One guy in particaular screamed at me for pushing off on his tail. I always thought it he was being ridiculous. I don't think I ever touched his feet. He was well ahead of my by the end of the first 50, and that way I could finish most swims before getting caught by the leader. Some people...
I say unless they are constantly hitting your feet, who cares?
A voice of reason!
I've often observed that when there are more than 2 or 3 swimmers in the lane, or if the swimmers have significantly different speeds, it is actually a good idea for the later swimmers to "tailgate". This maximizes the time that it takes the leader to catch the last swimmer in the lane. Years ago I swam with a group that was quite a bit faster than I. One guy in particaular screamed at me for pushing off on his tail. I always thought it he was being ridiculous. I don't think I ever touched his feet. He was well ahead of my by the end of the first 50, and that way I could finish most swims before getting caught by the leader. Some people...
