Surf Advice: Avoid Collisions

A surfer riding a wave has priority over a surfer paddling out.

It is the responsibility of the surfer paddling out to avoid a collision.

When paddling back out you must never obstruct someone else who is up and riding.

Either paddle wide of the wave breaking area or into the white water. This allows the surfer who is up and riding to continue without having to dodge you. (However if the situation arises where a collision is inevitable the surfer riding the wave has the maneuverability to avoid the collision. There is no justification for running over another surfer.)

Tip: Never ditch your board! You are always better to hold tight to your board because it will help you pop up to the surface when duck diving bigger waves. Plus, think safety, there may be someone behind you and they could get seriously hurt by your board.