- If the break is crowded don’t paddle into the middle of everyone. Paddle out to the side and wait your turn.
- Once in the lineup a friendly nod or wave of the hand should suffice. If nobody responds … eh so what its the thought that counts.
- Don’t be aggressive and paddle straight for the inside trying to get priority. If you look like you’re trying to grab all the waves don’t be surprised if others drop-in on you.
- It goes without saying — On a crowded day when you paddle for a wave — Catch it. If you refuse to make the drop others might not give you another chance. A wipe out is better than wasting the opportunities of others.
- Respect priority! The surfer closest to the peak has priority. If you drop-in don’t just disappear be respectful and apologize.
- Surfers waiting on waves have priority over those paddling out. Always paddle towards whitewater to clear the path for those surfing.
- Don’t yell after catching or missing a wave. Most surfers prefer quiet. For some its concentration for others its the only peace they have in the world.
- Its a big ocean — another set is almost always coming during your session — leave some waves for others especially when you have the advantage of a longboard.
- If you’re getting run over by whitewater and you’re using a longboard if you have to let go be very cautious not to hurt someone else.
- You’ll find Flagler’s beaches are pretty clean but periodically some bozo will leave their Skittles wrapper – make a habit of picking up some trash after each session.
Rules as adopted from the Surfos Magazine – “Surfos travel – Costa Rica Surf Guide”
