Respect the ocean, and do not take any chances, both for your own safety, and others. Drowning is one of the more dangerous aspects of surfing. Being hold down by one or more waves is the main cause of drowning, and even experienced big wave surfers sometimes experience dangerous hold-downs. Always stay calm during a hold-down. The more you panic, the more oxygen your body uses, so the faster you will need air.
If you surf a lot , you will get used to being underwater, but if you are new to the game, just try to relax. It could be on the couch watching tv, lying in their bed, or even sitting on the toilet- whatever makes you relax.
They look dangerous , but in reality, sharks are not as big a threat as many think. The great white shark is the king of the ocean , and as such, it is the most feared by surfers. Many surfers have been attacked by sharks, most noticeably is perhaps Bethany Hamilton who lost an arm to a shark and Mick Fanning who got attacked during a surfing event in Jeffreys Bay.
If you spot a shark in the lineup, exit the water immediately. The term Localism is used when local surfers act hostile and unfriendly towards visiting surfers. But the fact is that almost any region in the world has its share of retards.
Be polite , and let the locals go on a couple of waves before you start your engine. Colliding with other surfers poses a significant risk. Most of the times nothing serious happens, but still, this is the one thing that accounts for the most accidents. In short, be aware of other surfers , and always keep your distance. Never take off on a wave that other surfers are already riding on , and never let go of your board. And always, always, always be friendly , polite and humble , especially when you are a visitor.
This is a good rule of thumb in real life as well. If the leash breaks and you are separated from your surfboard , things can get dangerous. In extreme situations the leash can be wrapped around jagged reef during a wipeout, holding the surfer underwater. The reef can be razor-sharp, so be careful at low tide. Surfing a shallow reef can be a really dangerous experience.
Sometimes they can be quite large. When there is a break in a sandbar all the water it was blocking starts flowing out to sea. You can think of it like pulling the plug in the bathtub.
Rip currents are so dangerous because they catch people off guard and of course they fight for their life trying to swim back to shore. But that is a hard won fight. So you have two options…. Like we said above rip currents can be long but not very wide.
So instead of wasting your energy trying to swim back to shore, just swim to the side parallel to the beach in either direction. Option two give up. Let it take you out to sea and just relax and enjoy the ride.
It will pull you out further yes but then it will shoot you out to the side a bit and you can have a long, relaxing uninterrupted swim back to shore. Riptides are easier for surfers to handle because you do have a nice floating life preserver hopefully attached to your ankle in the form of your surfboard. And paddling on a surfboard will always be faster than swimming, but still use caution.
This is a big one. You can not only injure yourself but other people as well. And also jack some boards up in the process. Collisions happen when two surfers run into each other, either on a wave or in the process of going in or out of the surf. The main way collisions happen on waves is not looking. Or for lack of better words not looking both ways before one crosses the street to shred.
So accidently dropping in on people can cause them. This can be dangerous for both parties involved, especially if both riders are using hard epoxy or fiberglass boards. Another very common collision is when a new surfer is paddling back out to the line up through the surf.
These collisions are especially common on crowded days. So imagine the newbie paddling out to sea away from the beach. There is someone up and riding on a wave that could break on the newbie. Now what the beginner should do is paddle behind the surfer who is already riding even if that means taking the wave on the head. But what happens more often than not is that the beginner tries to paddle in front of the rider in fear that the wave will land on them.
This is most dangerous for the beginner paddling because they are essentially getting ran over. This may seem silly but its one of the more serious topics on this list. Sunburns are very dangerous, especially in the long run and should not be taken lightly. It is possible to get 3rd-degree burns from the sun without proper application and the proper SPF. There are many different sunscreens surfers use but zinc seems to be one of the most popular.
In extremely sunny surf spots close to the equator such as Indonesia, many surfers go full whiteface, where you completely cover your face with zinc for full protection. Though many opt for just the nose and under the eyes. Nowadays zinc even comes in many fun colors such as pink, blue, green and red. To protect the body lots of people wear a shirt while surfing in warm water or a rash guard. You can also lather your whole body in sunscreen although that might raise your monthly screen costs substantially.
Even on overcast days, sunscreen is highly recommended. Sunburns are so bad for surfers because not only are they getting a direct hit from the sun, the water is reflecting the sun back at them as well. Double trouble bubble wubble. A beginner surfer may not wear sunscreen and not think anything of it. Skin cancer can cut a surfing career short for obvious reasons. Falling is an inevitable part of surfing. But when you are learning there are some certain ways you can fall to keep yourself safer.
That is the white foamy part of a wave that forms after the wave has broken. This part of the wave is great for practicing ones pop up and getting your sea legs. The thing is these whitewash for the most part break in shallow water. So when beginners fall they can be falling into really shallow sand or rocks depending on the beach. So they either fall on their feet in shallow water and possibly sprain an ankle or knee. Or for some reason do the opposite, dive-bomb straight to their head, causing neck and or cranium injuries.
An easy way to combat this is to fall flat. So either back flop or belly flop in a sense. Like a pancake into the pan of shallow water. This will help prevent you from hitting the bottom and acquiring any preventable injuries. As a beginner, you will pearl a lot. Newquay Activity Centre is a Newquay Surf School that puts client safety at the forefront of everything that we. We will always ensure that you are aware of the dangers of the sea before you hit the water. Here, we highlight 10 dangers of surfing that will help build your confidence before your first surf lesson.
Waves can be very deceptive and while they can appear manageable when you are looking on from the beach, in reality, they can be very powerful and may just catch you off guard. Your Newquay surf school teachers will always advise when the best time to surf is and when to avoid powerful waters.
It is advisable to go surfing with a friend or a teacher so that you have a back-up. This will be necessary for on the rare occasion that you may lose your board or you get trapped on a reef, for instance. Even the strongest of swimmers can fall into trouble, so you should never underestimate the seas. While there are no harmful sharks in Newquay well, not that we know of! The leash can be very annoying when you are out surfing and it can be very dangerous if you get caught up in it.
Leashes that have a swivel will give you some peace of mind. Falling off your board can be painful, especially if you hit the seabed in an area where there is lots of rocks and coral, ouch!
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