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Safety Tips

 
  1. Do a beach observation checking tides, wave size, general conditions, posted flags or marine warnings
  2. Before entering the water look for rip currents
  3. Use a beach marker to line up in front of
  4. Always do the stingray shuffle
  5. Keep your surfboard pointed straight and to the side of you
  6. Never have anything including other surfers between you and the incoming waves
  7. Be aware of loose surfboards and surfers riding waves.  Always avoid interrupting the ride of a surfer, stay out of the way
  8. There is no such thing as an undertow in the surfing zone so relax under the water
  9. When you come up after being under the water cover your head with the palms of your hands on top of your head, elbows in front of your face
  10. Never dive off the board in shallow water, fall toward the horizon into the wave, or off the back of the surfboard
  11. Know how to remove your leash without looking before going out
  12. Show respect be never turning your back on the sea
 

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday Morning Dawn Patrol - 6:00 AM 15th Street in Del Mar - Contact Russ Bird

For more information contact Bob Bishop



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