Always aid another surfer
in trouble. But don't put yourself in
a situation over your head. Two surfers in need of help are in a much
worse a state than one.
Unlike most other sports, surfing is often practiced
in places where, and at times when, medical or paramedical assistance
may not be instantly available. It's also practiced in a medium
- the ocean - where a human, if rendered helpless, can be literally
out of his or her depth, fast.
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This means we have only one real safety net in times
of danger: each other. The physical safety of your fellow surfer
should be a paramount concern, overriding any disputes or bad feelings
that may already have occurred between you.
In the ocean, there is not the luxury available to
land-dwellers of standing by and waiting for a doctor or other trained
person to come leaping out of the crowd. The nature of any lineup
- turbulent, shifty, always moving - means that other surfers may
not see a surfer in trouble right away. As a result, it's very important
to react quickly as soon as you see a fellow surfer is in trouble.
As you go to the surfer's aid, recruit others and work as a team,
using boards and wave energy, to help the injured surfer to shore
as soon as possible. Teamwork doesn't just ensure a quicker result
in almost all situations: it's also a way of making sure you don't
get into the same trouble as the already endangered surfer.
If you're a beginner, always try to surf in front
of a manned lifeguard tower - and never surf alone. Remember, it
could be you...
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