The Team of Protest Surfcenter wants everybody to learn how to surf in a save way and to convert you to a surfer who respects the ocean and other surfers. This is why we tell you now the basic rules of surfing, which are important to know, as in any other sports aswell, so you don’t get problems in the water and of course, to avoid unnecessary accidents.

Don’t drop in someone’s wave!

The moment you want to take a wave you have to look aside while paddling for the wave to make sure nobody else is already riding it. You cannot take the wave somebody is already enjoying!

Respect the preference!

It’s important to respect our turn when we enter the peak. Respect the surfers who are already waiting to catch a wave. The one who is closest to the point where the wave is breaking has priority! Go catch it!

Observe what’s happening around you!

To avoid disturbing other surfers in the peak, look for a good place in the water to not bother the maneuver of the others.

Enter and leave the water without getting in the way of other surfers!

For spots without a channel it’s recommended to leave the water with the white wash after the surfer enjoyed the wave.

Always control the board!

Use a leash so you don’t loose the board, which is a risk to other surfers, but nevertheless leave it if you are running the risk to hit somebody.

Communication is everything in the water!

Under circumstances you have to use your voice to tell other surfers which direction you want to go or that you have the priority, but always with respect.

Don’t paddle for every wave!

It’s not necessary to paddle for every wave that comes in nor to move from one side of the bay to the other to catch every wave entering. Nobody likes someone trying to steal the priority, paddling in his back to get the better positioning.

Stay calm and retain to your education!

If there occurs an incident, caused by you or by someone else, stay calm and excuse, perdón, perdona….

Help if somebody needs help!

If somebody has problems we help him/her. If you are a surf-veteran, give advice to the beginners. If you are a beginner ask for advice, ask for the conditions of the wave before you enter the water.

No pollution!

Respect the medium you are immerst in and the amazing nature which gives us the possibility to surf waves. Keep the beach clean, don´t pollute it, don´t cause litter and if you do, take it with you!

The truth is, this code of how to conduct oneself while surfing, it´s more about having corporate feel and education. You are going to meet a lot of other surfers in the water and this rules help you to handle the surfing and that everybody can enjoy this beautiful sport.

Good waves for everybody…
The Team of Protest Surfcenter Fuerteventura