{"id":321,"date":"2018-11-21T15:00:30","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/blog\/?p=321"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:54:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:54:34","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-surfing-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-surfing-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide To Surfing Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sayu-hdd\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ultimate Guide To Surfing Etiquette<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_274\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-274\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section1.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-274\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\nDifferent beaches and different surfing spots will need differing levels of ability and skills. If you pick a spot that is too easy for you, then you run the risk of hogging the waves and upsetting beginners. Equally, if you choose an area that is too difficult for yourself, then you may get in the way of other surfers. Equally, choosing a time or place that is beyond your ability does pose a safety risk, and no one should put themselves in danger. <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n@import url(\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/coast-water-sports-the-ultimate-guide-t.webflow.css\");\n@import url(\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/sayu\/webflow.css\");\n.sayu-ig .button {text-decoration: none;} .sayu-ig a {text-decoration: underline;}\n    .sayu-ig .button {text-decoration: none;} .sayu-ig a {text-decoration: underline;}\n      .sayu-hdd {display: none;}\n  .widget-area {\n    display: none !important;\n}\n.site-content {\n    float: none !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n}\n.sayu-ig p {\n    margin-top: 0;\n    margin-bottom: 0 !important;\n}\n.sayu-ig img {\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>  <script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/webfont\/1.4.7\/webfont.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><br \/>\n  <script type=\"text\/javascript\">WebFont.load({  google: {    families: [\"Lato:100,100italic,300,300italic,400,400italic,700,700italic,900,900italic\",\"Oswald:200,300,400,500,600,700\",\"Amatic SC:regular,700\"]  }});<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"sayu-ig\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Banner.png\" width=\"1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Banner-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Banner-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Banner.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"main-text\">Whenever you are surfing, it is essential to show that you understand the importance of correct surfing etiquette, otherwise you are likely to annoy other surfers, annoy the locals, and ultimately have less fun yourself. While there are no definitive surfing books of &#x27;correct&#x27;etiquette, there are a number of commonly observed unwritten rules that help everyone on the waves. <br \/>&nbsp;<br \/><strong class=\"bold-text\">Stick to these rules and have fun surfing!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/surfing-c-677_369.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button w-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Shop Surfing Equipment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section1.png\" width=\"1288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section1-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section1-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section1.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-2\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2\">Rule #1 <span class=\"text-span\">Know your Right of Way<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">Just as when you are driving to the beach or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/surfboard-transport-c-677_369_471.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"link-4\" rel=\"noopener\">transporting your surfing equipment<\/a>, there are strict rules of rights of way on the road, there are also rights of way that need to be observed when surfing. There are a number of rules that you must follow to ensure everyone enjoys surfing and in a safe manner:<\/p>\n<div class=\"columns w-row\">\n<div class=\"column w-col w-col-4\">\n<h3 class=\"hh3\">Furthest Out:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"main-text black sub\">The person that has paddled out the longest distance or the surfer who has been waiting the most amount of time to catch a wave takes priority<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column-2 w-col w-col-4\">\n<h3 class=\"hh3\">Furthest In<\/h3>\n<p class=\"main-text black sub\">The person who is closest to the apex of the wave as it breaks should ride it first<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"column-3 w-col w-col-4\">\n<h3 class=\"hh3\">First to Feet<\/h3>\n<p class=\"main-text black sub\">Any surfer who stands on their surfboard first gets to ride it without interference<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">Just remember that communication is vital. If a wave is dual peaking, or two surfers are close together, then a simple shout of &#x27;left&#x27; or&#x27;right&#x27; to indicate the direction you will be riding the wave in can allow everyone to share the same space without incidents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block-2 green\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section2.png\" width=\"1159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section2-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section2-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section2.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-2\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2 white\">Rule #2 <span class=\"text-span white\">Don&#x27;t drop in<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text\">Cutting in front of other surfers, also known as &#x27;dropping in,&#x27; is a surefire way to lose the respect of everyone else on the beach. Not only does it spoil their ride, but can potentially be dangerous and cause a collision. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section3.png\" width=\"1205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section3-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section3-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section3.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-2\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2\">Rule #3 <span class=\"text-span\">Don&#x27;t hog the waves<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">Even if you are the best surfer on the beach and can always get the furthest out, and thus always have the right of way, you will quickly annoy everyone else by riding all the waves without letting them have the opportunity to do so too. Take a break, let other people enjoy surfing, and maybe even offer some assistance to those beginners who are struggling a little bit. Remember that you were once a beginner too!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block _1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section4.png\" width=\"1135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section4-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section4-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section4.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2 blue\">Rule #4 <span class=\"text-span white\">Surf according to your ability<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text\">Different beaches and different surfing spots will need differing levels of ability and skills. If you pick a spot that is too easy for you, then you run the risk of hogging the waves and upsetting beginners. Equally, if you choose an area that is too difficult for yourself, then you may get in the way of other surfers. Equally, choosing a time or place that is beyond your ability does pose a safety risk, and no one should put themselves in danger. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section5.png\" width=\"1183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section5-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section5-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section5.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-2\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2\">Rule #5 <span class=\"text-span\">Apologise when necessary<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">If you do make a mistake, drop in on someone, or fail to observe their right of way, then it&#x27;s important to apologise. Basic manners cost nothing and saying sorry goes a long way to ease any tension and heal the atmosphere. It also shows that you know the rules, know you have made a mistake, and respect everyone else enough to admit it. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block-2 green\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section6.png\" width=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section6-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section6-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section6.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-2\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2 white\">Rule #6 <span class=\"text-span white\">Respect the locals<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text\">If you are visiting a new surfing area, then make sure you respect those who surf there on a regular basis. Don&#x27;t swarm surf spots in large numbers, and take the time to get to know the locals if the opportunity arises \u2013 you never know, they may have some great surfing tips for you!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section7.png\" width=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section7-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section7-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section7.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image-2\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"hh2\">Rule #7 <span class=\"text-span\">Other people use the beach too<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"main-text black\">It is also important to remember that the beach and waves aren&#x27;t just for surfers and that many people from all different ages are going to be there trying to enjoy the sun, sea, and sand too. If there are large families on the beach or young children, then one of the best ways to show respect is not to cause them any problems. Don&#x27;t take their space, don&#x27;t shout or swear, and ensure that you are careful when transporting your surfboard and surfing accessories. <\/p>\n<p>Also, it is common courtesy to take any rubbish or mess that you make with you. Many beaches have bins, and it only takes 30 seconds to clean up after yourself. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"div-block\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section8.png\" width=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section8-p-500.png 500w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section8-p-800.png 800w, https:\/\/d88af436618eb577b5e2-f01cec007b719b5f79502bffd63464ad.ssl.cf3.rackcdn.com\/21nov2018\/coastwatersports\/Section8.png 940w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" alt=\"\" class=\"image\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"main-text\">For more information about surfing etiquette, or to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coastwatersports.co.uk\/surfboards-c-677_369_94.html\" target=\"_blank\" 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