Why do rec swimmers split the lane?

This is really annoying to me, but why does it seem the first option for most rec swimmers is to split the lane when there are 2 swimmers. I always say we should swim circle if I am in the lane and someone else is coming in, but if I am coming in the person usually wants to split the lane. It is so unnatural to be swimming on the left side of the lane.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Why should rec swimmers follow the conventions of club swimmers? This is a nonstarter. 100% agree. As it is, the rec swimmers don't like swimming with me because I make a lot of wake. When I share a lane with them I don't swim fly out of consideration, so the feeling is mutual. Just because two people "swim" doesn't mean they are equal.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    Why should rec swimmers follow the conventions of club swimmers? This is a nonstarter. 100% agree. As it is, the rec swimmers don't like swimming with me because I make a lot of wake. When I share a lane with them I don't swim fly out of consideration, so the feeling is mutual. Just because two people "swim" doesn't mean they are equal.
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