Alba Surf Club Surf rules  

 

Surfing rules and right of way of surfing   

  • One of the most important things to learn as a new surfer is how to stay out of the way of other surfers
                              
  • The surfer closest to the breaking wave has the right-of-way. You will need to pull out of the wave if another surfer that I closer to the break than you has caught the same wave
                                    
  • If you are in the water and a surfer is riding a wave towards you, either paddle for the open shoulder of the wave so that the riding surfer passes well behind you or paddle into the already broken wave so that the rider passes in front of you.

  • If the wave peaks and breaks between you and another surfer you can both ride the same wave because you will turn away from each other as you each head toward an unbroken shoulder of the wave.
                                     
  • Avoid surfing in crowds until you can catch a wave, stand up and keep control of your board.
                                                                      
  • Never surf in designated swimming areas where you may hurt swimmers.
                                     
  • One of the best ways to earn respect when you are learning is to stay out of the way of the experienced and local surfers.One of the best ways to earn respect when you are learning is to stay out of the way of the experienced and local surfers.

  • When you are surfing, try going left and right on the waves. If you only go one way, you may get into the habit of not looking the other way and cut other surfers off. It's also hard to gain respect when you only have one dimensional surfing.
                                    
  • Never get into the water and expect to catch the first wave. Wait until it is your turn

    By attending a surftrip and having siged the liabilty form you acknowledge and accept the surfing rules and ensure to understand the right of way in surfing

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