When you are initially paddling out from the beach, don’t paddle straight into the heart of the lineup. If you do, you risk the chance of being in someone’s way when they are paddling for or surfing a wave. Instead, paddle out through a channel to the outside and THEN paddle parallel to the beach towards the lineup.
How To Paddle From The Beach Out To The Lineup
In the example above, Fred is nestled deep in this tube ride and there appear to be more waves like it behind this one. Barny knows that he does not want to ruin anyone’s wave so he makes sure to paddle out down the beach away from the breaking waves. Once Barny gets outside of where the waves are breaking he can then paddle parallel with the beach towards the lineup.
It is much easier to predict where the waves will be breaking when surfing a reef break or point break. When you are surfing a beach break, sand bars can shift and waves can break almost anywhere. You will inevitably find yourself paddling out and end up in front of a surfer riding a wave. What do you do?
Always Paddle Behind The Surfer Riding The Wave!
Rule #3 states that the paddling surfer always yields to the surfer riding the wave. In the example above, Fred is surfing this left while Barny is paddling out and into his way. Barny should NOT paddle in front of Fred because he would be blocking Fred and potentially ruin his wave. Instead, Barny must paddle behind Fred and get hit by the whitewash or duck dive under it.
Yes, I know it would be easier to paddle over the shoulder of the wave instead of getting hit by the whitewash, but even a slight risk of ruining the surfer’s wave justifies this rule. There will inevitably be times when you end up in a bad spot and simply can’t paddle behind the surfer. In these cases, do your best to paddle fast as hell over the shoulder and out of the surfer’s way (and watch your toes!).
I suggest that true beginners remain far away from the main surfing lineup and focus on catching whitewash in the shallow inside. Once you are ready to catch green waves, try to find a less crowded wave away from the main surf break. Doing this while you learn will minimize the risk of paddling in front of a surfer and ruining their wave. If this happens (when this happens) make sure to apologize, which shows the surfer that at least you learned the rules of surfing and that you are trying. It happens to all of us from time to time.
RULE #4 – DON’T DITCH YOUR BOARD
If you want to paddle out in any lineup you must learn to control your surfboard at all times. You are not allowed to paddle out if you plan on ditching your surfboard whenever a big set comes in and scares you a little bit. Surfboards are large and heavy. Surfboards have sharp fins. Surfboards can do serious damage to other surfboards, other people’s heads, etc. And don’t rely on your leash because it or the leash cord could break at any time (especially with rental surfboards). Learn to duck dive or turtle roll so that you never have to ditch your surfboard.
Some personal advice: I suggest making sure that you are never paddling out directly in front of or behind another surfer. Try paddling out next to them, or give yourself at least 30 feet distance. A monster set wave could come from out of nowhere and break on everyone’s head, and even if you tried to duck dive you might just get WORKED and lose your board. Giving yourself some distance from other surfers, especially when you are paddling out, will help keep everyone safe.
RULE #5 – DON’T BE A SNAKE
When someone “snakes” you they are knowingly paddling around you in order to gain right-of-way on a breaking wave that you were already paddling for.
Don't Snake Other Surfers
In this example, Fred is about to catch this wave while Barny paddles in front of him in order to be closer to the peak and catch the wave. Barny is snaking Fred. Don’t be a snake. Snakes get no respect in the lineup.
Being a snake, dropping in on others, aggressively jockeying for position in the lineup, or any other act of being a wave hog is considered rude. When you paddle out don’t immediately paddle outside past everyone else and try to get the first wave that comes in. Wait for a few waves to break first. Before you know it, the lineup will have been shuffled around a little bit and you will be in position for a wave. Just because you can catch all of the waves doesn’t mean you should (this applies especially to longboarders and stand up paddlers).
 
When you are initially paddling out from the beach, don’t paddle straight into the heart of the lineup. If you do, you risk the chance of being in someone’s way when they are paddling for or surfing a wave. Instead, paddle out through a channel to the outside and THEN paddle parallel to the beach towards the lineup.How To Paddle From The Beach Out To The LineupIn the example above, Fred is nestled deep in this tube ride and there appear to be more waves like it behind this one. Barny knows that he does not want to ruin anyone’s wave so he makes sure to paddle out down the beach away from the breaking waves. Once Barny gets outside of where the waves are breaking he can then paddle parallel with the beach towards the lineup.It is much easier to predict where the waves will be breaking when surfing a reef break or point break. When you are surfing a beach break, sand bars can shift and waves can break almost anywhere. You will inevitably find yourself paddling out and end up in front of a surfer riding a wave. What do you do?Always Paddle Behind The Surfer Riding The Wave!Rule #3 states that the paddling surfer always yields to the surfer riding the wave. In the example above, Fred is surfing this left while Barny is paddling out and into his way. Barny should NOT paddle in front of Fred because he would be blocking Fred and potentially ruin his wave. Instead, Barny must paddle behind Fred and get hit by the whitewash or duck dive under it.Yes, I know it would be easier to paddle over the shoulder of the wave instead of getting hit by the whitewash, but even a slight risk of ruining the surfer’s wave justifies this rule. There will inevitably be times when you end up in a bad spot and simply can’t paddle behind the surfer. In these cases, do your best to paddle fast as hell over the shoulder and out of the surfer’s way (and watch your toes!).I suggest that true beginners remain far away from the main surfing lineup and focus on catching whitewash in the shallow inside. Once you are ready to catch green waves, try to find a less crowded wave away from the main surf break. Doing this while you learn will minimize the risk of paddling in front of a surfer and ruining their wave. If this happens (when this happens) make sure to apologize, which shows the surfer that at least you learned the rules of surfing and that you are trying. It happens to all of us from time to time.RULE #4 – DON’T DITCH YOUR BOARDIf you want to paddle out in any lineup you must learn to control your surfboard at all times. You are not allowed to paddle out if you plan on ditching your surfboard whenever a big set comes in and scares you a little bit. Surfboards are large and heavy. Surfboards have sharp fins. Surfboards can do serious damage to other surfboards, other people’s heads, etc. And don’t rely on your leash because it or the leash cord could break at any time (especially with rental surfboards). Learn to duck dive or turtle roll so that you never have to ditch your surfboard.Some personal advice: I suggest making sure that you are never paddling out directly in front of or behind another surfer. Try paddling out next to them, or give yourself at least 30 feet distance. A monster set wave could come from out of nowhere and break on everyone’s head, and even if you tried to duck dive you might just get WORKED and lose your board. Giving yourself some distance from other surfers, especially when you are paddling out, will help keep everyone safe.RULE #5 – DON’T BE A SNAKEWhen someone “snakes” you they are knowingly paddling around you in order to gain right-of-way on a breaking wave that you were already paddling for.Don't Snake Other SurfersIn this example, Fred is about to catch this wave while Barny paddles in front of him in order to be closer to the peak and catch the wave. Barny is snaking Fred. Don’t be a snake. Snakes get no respect in the lineup.Being a snake, dropping in on others, aggressively jockeying for position in the lineup, or any other act of being a wave hog is considered rude. When you paddle out don’t immediately paddle outside past everyone else and try to get the first wave that comes in. Wait for a few waves to break first. Before you know it, the lineup will have been shuffled around a little bit and you will be in position for a wave. Just because you can catch all of the waves doesn’t mean you should (this applies especially to longboarders and stand up paddlers).
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