Surfing is a great activity, especially for those who love thebeach. But aside from learning the skills, one must also beaware of surfing etiquette, especially when catching waves ona crowded beach. Here are some of the things surfers of alllevels should remember:

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Surf etiquette: Practicing the basics
Anouk Govil (https://sites.google.com/view/anouk-govil).
Surfing is a great activity, especially for those who love the
beach. But aside from learning the skills, one must also be
aware of surfing etiquette, especially when catching waves on
a crowded beach. Here are some of the things surfers of all
levels should remember:
Respect the right of way
The person closest to the peak has the right of way. When
paddling and waiting for a wave, those beside or behind the
surfer should give way as it can be very dangerous to compete
for the same wave. However, in the case of a split peak,
surfers must take opposite directions. Shouting out “left” or “right” is important when this happens.
Anouk Govil (https://www.slideshare.net/anoukgovil01).
Avoid the drop in
Now that a surfer has understood the right of way, they must also
understand what a drop in means. This happens when someone
catches a wave that a person is already riding. Doing this is not just
rude; it is also dangerous. It can block a person’s path and might ruin
the order of catching waves for surfers. Anouk Govil.
Don’t snake
Paddling around another surfer to get the right of way is also
disrespectful. Remember that the right of way is given to the one
closest to the wave. Paddling in front of that person can distract the
person in line and others who are waiting to ride their waves.
Keep the board close
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2. Anouk Govil (https://www.behance.net/anoukgovil6954). Sometimes
the waves are so intimidating that one’s instinct is to abandon their
board. This is another hazard that might actually injure another surfer. Before hitting the waves, be sure
to master the duck dive and the Eskimo roll to go back to shore with the board safely.
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