4. Surfing is great fun but like all activities in nature, there
are a few hazards. Here are some things to be aware of
and some tips to keep you out of trouble.
When you take surf lessons South Australia with Surf
and Sun, we help you to be more aware of these
hazards including how to get out of rips.
5. Have a plan before you enter the water
Surf at lifeguard patrolled beaches or with an
experienced surfer (or where Surf & Sun do their surf
lessons - all instructors hold surf rescue certificates)
Know how to spot and get out of a rip current
Display good surfing etiquette
A big surfboard and small spilling waves equals to a surf
success, so avoid catching dumping (or plunging) waves
in shallow water
Respect and avoid the impact zone
6. Be sun smart: be aware that in less than 20 minutes
you can get seriously sun-burnt and continued sun
exposure over decades has lead to the Australian
population achieving the highest rates of skin cancer
cases in the world.
Always put on sunscreen and/or zinc cream 20 minutes
before you go out into the sun and remember it does
wear off, so put more on every 2 hours.
7. If you are wearing board shorts or bikini bottoms
remember to put sun cream on the back of your legs as
they are fully exposed to the sun when you are lying on
your surfboard and paddling around in the surf. Wear a
hat and sunglasses.
Be mindful of safety - here are some dangers and surf
etiquette tips etc.
8. Dangers: Rips, rocks, and other riders
Surf conditions: Wind, swell, and tide
Using Landmarks
Wipe Outs and Safe Dismounts
Surf Etiquette
Start out catching whitewater waves
Know your surfing limits
Find a spot to surf away from other surfers
Paddle out to the line up in the channels or away from
other surfers
9. Don't bail your surfboard
Wait for your turn
Don't drop in
Don't snake other surfers
Try your best to catch your wave, or its back to the end
of the queue
If you are riding a bigger board, don't take advantage of
your increased paddle power
Try not to create an instant crowd by surfing in large
groups
10. Beach Safety Hints: - Swim between the red and yellow
flags. They will only be out on the weekends in summer
at Chiton Rocks, Port Elliot, or Goolwa.
11. Read and obey all warning signs. We put them there for
a reason!
If you are unsure of the conditions, ask a surf lifesaver.
If you can’t see a lifesaver, don’t go in the water if you
are uncertain.
Never swim alone.
Always swim under supervision if inexperienced in surf
conditions.
If you get into difficulty, stay calm, float and raise one
arm to signal for help.
12. Never run and dive into the water, even if you checked
conditions earlier
Wave and tide conditions can change quickly.
Learn how to spot a rip and keep clear of it. A rip can
be recognized by sandy coloured or rippled water
running out to sea, when the water on either side
13. is generally cleaner. The waves may also be larger and
breaking further out to sea on both sides of the rip.
Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
For more tips and tricks, ask the friendly team at Surf &
Sun.
14. For more details
Visit us @
http://www.surfandsun.com.au/
Or Call us Today !
1800 786 386
