cavecreekguy Posted June 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I've wondered about this so thought I'd ask. Maybe "everyone" doesn't walk counter-clockwise, but it seems like most everyone does. Especially the morning power walkers. I've never seen any signs on the deck telling people which direction to go, nor have I seen any other mention of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisyloo Posted June 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I've wondered this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted June 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 30, 2016 NASCAR fans :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dasbeak Posted June 30, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Running tracks also go counter-clockwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted June 30, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Reverse-Coriolis effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas Gal Posted June 30, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 30, 2016 When the weather is too bad to walk outside we walk at the mall. Everybody there goes counter clockwise too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinda Posted June 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted June 30, 2016 They walk counter-clockwise because there are arrows posted telling you to do so. We walk at a fast pace and sometimes we would walk clockwise when there were other very slow walkers so they would sort of make room for us to pass. If we walked in the same direction as they did it was difficult to get past them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavecreekguy Posted June 30, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted June 30, 2016 They walk counter-clockwise because there are arrows posted telling you to do so. We walk at a fast pace and sometimes we would walk clockwise when there were other very slow walkers so they would sort of make room for us to pass. If we walked in the same direction as they did it was difficult to get past them. Hmm. When I noticed this phenomenon on the Maasdam and the Statendam last year I looked and didn't notice any signs. I must have missed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingastreich Posted June 30, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I've wondered about this so thought I'd ask. Maybe "everyone" doesn't walk counter-clockwise, but it seems like most everyone does. Especially the morning power walkers. I've never seen any signs on the deck telling people which direction to go, nor have I seen any other mention of it. South of the equator everyone walks clock-wise. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted June 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) It may relate to the maritime tradition with regards to passageway and ladder direction onboard a ship. Edited June 30, 2016 by Heartgrove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulinda Posted June 30, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hmm. When I noticed this phenomenon on the Maasdam and the Statendam last year I looked and didn't notice any signs. I must have missed them. On the Amsterdam the sign with the arrows and message to walk that way are posted on the aft and stern of the ship. Perhaps you weren't observant enough to notice them or your ship lacked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavecreekguy Posted June 30, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It may relate to the maritime tradition with regards to passageway and ladder direction onboard a ship. But that wouldn't explain why pretty much everyone was doing it. I wouldn't think they were all so well-versed in maritime tradition. On the Amsterdam the sign with the arrows and message to walk that way are posted on the aft and stern of the ship. Perhaps you weren't observant enough to notice them or your ship lacked them. Either or both are certainly possibilities! I will make a very close inspection next month on the Oosterdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 1, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 1, 2016 That's how Nascar does it...must be right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieanne Posted July 1, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I never really thought about it. But I have noticed that's the way most people walk. A track I used to walk at did counter-clockwise M, W, F, & S and clockwise T, T, & S. I thought that was a great way to do it. But while we're discussing walking, I am going to mention my biggest peeve about it -- people walking two or three abreast and blocking the way when people come up behind them walking faster than they are. SINGLE FILE PEOPLE!!! Especially in the tight areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted July 1, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 1, 2016 (edited) I stepped out on deck one morning on Veendam, and I strolled aft toward some deck chairs that were not reserved. A woman who was walking counterclockwise scolded me for walking the wrong way. :eek: She was the only one out there power-walking, and I wasn't in her way, but she needed to tell me what I was SUPPOSED to do. Edited July 1, 2016 by 3rdGenCunarder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabinluvn Posted July 1, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I am a fast walker and I just give a "passing on your right(or left)" and people have no problem moving over. I always thank them as I pass Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartgrove Posted July 1, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 1, 2016 But that wouldn't explain why pretty much everyone was doing it. I wouldn't think they were all so well-versed in maritime tradition. I was referring to where it may have originated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted July 1, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I seem to recall seeing signs and/or arrows on more than one ship suggesting that pattern. In the Navy it is standard when going to General Quarters (when time is essential) the standard rule is moving forward and to upper decks on starboard and aft and to lower decks on port: having everyone following the same flow pattern expedites the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted July 1, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 1, 2016 In the USA auto races and track and field meets are run counter clockwise. Some ships have the arrows and some don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted July 1, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 1, 2016 In the USA auto races and track and field meets are run counter clockwise. Some ships have the arrows and some don't There are many US auto races tracks that run clockwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsnovi Posted July 1, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 1, 2016 ...but have you ever been doing laps when the ship crosses the equator and everyone reverses direction! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted July 1, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 1, 2016 My DH says it's because you should walk with your heart on the inside (shorter?) side!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevingastreich Posted July 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I seem to recall seeing signs and/or arrows on more than one ship suggesting that pattern. In the Navy it is standard when going to General Quarters (when time is essential) the standard rule is moving forward and to upper decks on starboard and aft and to lower decks on port: having everyone following the same flow pattern expedites the process. I still remember it..."Up the starboard, Down the port" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boze9999 Posted July 1, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 1, 2016 A common thread and reason...."Just about every circular sport runs counterclockwise-horse racing, NASCAR, baseball. Why? Who knows? Though most believe it was probably an arbitrary decision and tradition that started with the chariot races at Rome's Circus Maximus stadium in the sixth century BC, experts in biomechanics think there also may be some coincidental physiological benefits. Most people are right-leg dominant, so they use their left leg more for support. When running counterclockwise, you'll take longer strides with your right leg-which allows for more propulsion and speed on the turns." Bottom line on the HAL ships....from those of us who walk the Promenade....PLEASE do as the signs say.....walk counter clock wise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversedge Posted July 1, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 1, 2016 I haven't seen the signs on a ship in awhile but I do remember them at some point. I really wish that everyone would do this. I like to get my excercise walking the deck and the people walking in the opposite direction seem to cause a hiccup in the flow. I usually pass everyone but I also keep my eyes and ears open for those who wish to pass. Those walking 2-3 abreast with no awareness of their surroundings can make things difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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