~ The Line Up ~
As with all things in life, we will need to line up to catch a wave. If there is no line up then, the wave is all yours. However, if there are people waiting for a wave, please go to the back of the line. Jumping the queue is never a nice thing to do and will cause hurt feelings, bad vibes and frustrate others. As always, we get perfect waves in SL, so use your mini-map to check that someone else is not waiting for a wave on the other side of it before you hop on to it.
~ Paddling in ~
When you paddle out, use the channels on either side of the wave… meaning, don’t paddle out directly into the wave, ’cause most likely another surfer is going to be surfing towards you on the wave and you’ll bump into him/her. So, pick a side, any side, and paddle out to the wave avoiding the other surfers.
~ Catching Waves ~
When catching a wave, the surfer closest to the wave has the right of way. When in doubt ask the person if they are going to catch the wave. If you are the closest surfer to the wave and decide not to catch the wave, tell others ahead of time so they can enjoy the wave.
~ The Drop-In ~
The drop-in is the worst thing one surfer can do to another. If someone is already in a wave or paddle for a wave, don’t try to catch the same wave (the drop-in). This is not cool. Two people on the same wave is not fun when you are not playing bumper surfing.
~ Party Waves ~
If you are surfing with friends, then whatever, have a party. Party waves are for all to enjoy. 2+ people on a wave can be a very fun time for everyone, especially when you are playing bumper surfing. Just tell everyone the wave you are catching is a party wave or you may accidentially drop-in on another surfer.
Enjoy the waves and respect other’s enjoyment…. and have fun!
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3 comments:
Thank you, Mari. A lot of us often forget about this simple thing: Surfing Etiquette. There is only one reason for it to be there: make surfing as nice experience for all as possible.
Hi Anonymous:
SW has a policy of not taking anonymous comments on most postings, however your remark on always asking someone if you can join their wave altho your preference is multiple riders on waves shows your understanding of surf etiquette. Please feel free to comment again using your name and we thank you for being a SurfWatch reader.
it was me sorry, i read the post and wanted to reply but couldnt find my loggin details, so thaught id post anyways wont happen again, yeah i think i understand surfing etiquette well enough to know it all boils down to manners, i ask if i get a no i wait simple but most of the time the surfers out there are my friends and dont mind me rippin it with them for a few...surfers usually dont bite so be polite and ask (works for me) =D
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