Surf Advice: An Introduction

Many lives are lost to accidental drowning every year in Ireland. Tragically the majority of these are avoidable. An analysis of the statistic reveals that the critical factors are complacency and indeed lack of awareness of the dangers presented by water.

The Irish Surfing Community has been fortunate in this respect and has never had to cope with such tragedy. However with the increasing numbers taking up the sport it is only a matter of time.

Surfing is an adventure sport with an inherent element of risk. However this risk can be reduced if the basic safety rules and etiquette are adhered to by all. Every surfer should be familiar with and abide by the safety rules and etiquette before heading out into the "lineup". These are well- established rules throughout the world that bring safety and order to what would otherwise be a dangerous and chaotic sport.