Surfing & its massification

Wikipedia defines surfing as “ a surface water sport in which an individual uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of a moving wave of water, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore“. Without prejudice to the fact that surfing is an individual sport, we can’t deny that nowadays the massification of surfing has impact on many aspects which transcend its individual character.

Over the last few years the number of surfers did increase and it reaches in some cases a point of being overcrowded which results in generating exponentially more conflicts. For this reason, it is clear to all of us that A CODE OF GOOD SURF PRACTISE is necessary to bring some order to this phenomenon and to guide us on the responsibilities that its practice can generate.

Surfing & the Law 

Until now, there was nothing further from a surfers mind than thinking about regulations or rules. Surfing is inspired by absolute freedom and its concept prevents its practice from being restricted. However, it is no less true that as a result of this massification in surfing areas, surfers consider it necessary to impose certain rules of conduct to prevent absolute anarchy in its practice, as there are problems and conflicts with other surfers o