Jaws677 Posted October 19, 2018 Share So an honest question to do with swimmers who swim on a killer wave ...I'm sure this question has probably been discussed at length on bikehub, but I'm new on here and curious about what the etiquette is.So some context first...I don't mind if a swimmer is going against the current for their own safety, and am happy to share the sea. But I have noticed a tendency (when I surf and when I go hitting the wave with my board) for groups of swimmers to swim two to three abreast taking up most of the wave. If they swim single file when a surfer comes along, I'd have no issue sharing the wave with them and even greeting... but they seem to take pleasure in forcing us surfers wide. This happens a lot on my daily wave session (especially Thursdays when a local running swim club is out en masse) and at one of my preferred surfing spots.. On one occasion a large group (didn't get the name of their club) was swimming four to five abreast down a 16ft wave forcing me off the wave !!!It seems a little inconsiderate if you are swimming against the oncoming waves, and can see what is coming up behind a surfer, that you still force the surfer into the middle of the wave, or the oncoming wave when as far as I know, by law, you shouldn't even be on the wave... Is that assumption right or have I got this all horribly wrong? Edited October 19, 2018 by Jaws677 ahmedbadat, Long Wheel Base, Chingy182 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted October 19, 2018 Share Like this: DJR and J∆kk∆ls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_ Posted October 19, 2018 Share Interesting indeed...I am a scuba diver . ONLY... I abhor swimming on top of the water.. When underwater I am acutely aware of ANY swimmers in the water. not too difficult to catch them splashing around. I always let them swim overhead and with a greeting along the lines of 'bbbbbllllloooooooggggmmmmm' Recently I have acquired a sexy speedo and myself enjoy swimming the open waters.... AND...many of the deep seas I swim off my island I have 'stolen' from the swim/runners of Torpedo. So as to surfers, STOP being CHOPS and let the swimmers go on safely... very easy to sit on your board OR fall off BUT then again boards don't seem that nimble it seems... hehe... maybe they should spend some time under the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted October 19, 2018 Share It's well known that dolphins and sharks have the right of way. Swimmers, surfers and boogey boarders are all illegal users of the sea and need to make way for them. P.s. don't get me started on those pesky body surfers who can't decide if they are surfers or swimmers Pure Savage, DJR and Odinson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted October 19, 2018 Share Everyone in the water is defined as a surfer, so even though you might feel high and mighty on your board, you still have to give them space... The fact that they take the crappie waves of the set most of the time is actually them trying to be considerate, but you have to give them space on the waves just like if they were a surfer, even though they don't have boards and are slower than you... The fact that they swim in bunches also means they take up less waves that way, but your closed surfer mind doesn't think about that, does it? You surfers always think you are so protected on your fancy fibreglass planks when swimmers are totally unprotected, just enjoying their sport... Theres no panic... Just give them the wave... If it was a shark you would have to wait anyway so just relax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted October 19, 2018 Share Does a fish on a bicycle need a woman who's a man .... no wait ... Does a woman on a bicycle need a fish who is a man ..... no ... erm ... And a woman needs a fish likes a man needs a bicycle ... J#sus .. no .. agh .... Odinson, DJR, davetapson and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted October 19, 2018 Share It's well known that dolphins and sharks have the right of way. Swimmers, surfers and boogey boarders are all illegal users of the sea and need to make way for them. P.s. don't get me started on those pesky body surfers who can't decide if they are surfers or swimmersIf there are sharks, they can have the water... I'll go trail running, no wait maybe road running.... ag what the hell I'll ride my bike.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted October 19, 2018 Share Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9AxQKK0fUw I wouldn't mind one little bit if I get bumped like that Would make for a great story to tell the grandkids one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted October 19, 2018 Share So an honest question to do with swimmers who swim on a killer wave ...I'm sure this question has probably been discussed at length on bikehub, but I'm new on here and curious about what the etiquette is.So some context first...I don't mind if a swimmer is going against the current for their own safety, and am happy to share the sea. But I have noticed a tendency (when I surf and when I go hitting the wave with my board) for groups of swimmers to swim two to three abreast taking up most of the wave. If they swim single file when a surfer comes along, I'd have no issue sharing the wave with them and even greeting... but they seem to take pleasure in forcing us surfers wide. This happens a lot on my daily wave session (especially Thursdays when a local running swim club is out en masse) and at one of my preferred surfing spots.. On one occasion a large group (didn't get the name of their club) was swimming four to five abreast down a 16ft wave forcing me off the wave !!!It seems a little inconsiderate if you are swimming against the oncoming waves, and can see what is coming up behind a surfer, that you still force the surfer into the middle of the wave, or the oncoming wave when as far as I know, by law, you shouldn't even be on the wave... Is that assumption right or have I got this all horribly wrong?Swimming down a 16 ft wave ???? Where do you surf ????♂️ mazambaan and Spoke101 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted October 19, 2018 Share this ..and they are also handy for people who come on a CYCLING forum and ask about swimmers Edited October 19, 2018 by bikebloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted October 19, 2018 Share As funny as this is, why troll the new member? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted October 19, 2018 Share Sharks are pussies and I can prove it. Many people have survived a shark attack in the water, but how many sharks have survived a human attack on land? BigDL, Long Wheel Base and Pure Savage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance Dance Posted October 19, 2018 Share OMG! Don't get me started on SUPs. Talk about entitled. They are the roadies of the aquatic world. Below, as impossible as it seems, body boarders... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted October 19, 2018 Share .. On one occasion a large group (didn't get the name of their club) was swimming four to five abreast down a 16ft wave forcing me off the wave !!! That's where you lost me !!For various reasons..As funny as this is, why troll the new member?.419 posts is hardly a new member.He's almost halfway to rouxtjie'ing.. Edited October 19, 2018 by porqui Pure Savage and bikebloke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikebloke Posted October 19, 2018 Share As funny as this is, why troll the new member?because this a cycling forum not a swimming forum and its friday so its also pineapple time ^^^^see above for details #fridayonbikehub Edited October 19, 2018 by bikebloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted October 19, 2018 Share That's where you lost me !!For various reasons...419 posts is hardly a new member.He's almost halfway to rouxtjie'ing..You must not know or realise - this is a troll of a thread made by a new member asking about runners. Effectively the same thread with every runner reference replaced by swimmers. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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