Safety Rules

• All surfers must be able to swim at least 50 metres in open water
• Ensure that you are covered by Public Liability Insurance for surfing
• Keep your surfing equipment in good condition
• Always wear a surf leash to prevent you from losing your surfboard, (or bodyboard). For you your board is a safety device, to others it may be a lethal weapon.
• Have consideration for other water users including anglers
• Never surf alone or immediately after eating a meal
• Always return to the beach before nightfall
• Never mix surfing with alcohol
• Always wear a wetsuit when surfing in Britain
• If you are new to the sport hire a surfboard but first having a surfing lesson
• Be considerate of other beach users especially when carrying your board to and from the water
• Where possible surf in a recognised surfing area, (e.g. in between the black and white checked flags)
• When paddling out avoid surfers who are riding waves, by paddling to the white water
• When taking a wave see that you are clear of other surfers. Remember, if someone else is already riding the wave you must not take off. (dropping in)
• Be environmentally friendly. Always leave the beach and other areas as you would wish to find them