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Surf Riders Association - Safety, Access & Stewardship
The Surf Riders Association is a community dedicated to preserving our coastlines and fostering a safe, respectful surfing environment. We coordinate regular beach cleanups, promote ocean safety education, and advocate for equitable shoreline access. Our mission is to protect the beaches and waters we love while sup...
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The Surf Riders Association is a community dedicated to preserving our coastlines and fostering a safe, respectful surfing environment. We coordinate regular beach cleanups, promote ocean safety education, and advocate for equitable shoreline access. Our mission is to protect the beaches and waters we love while supporting the people who use them. This handbook sets clear expectations for all members—whether you’re a seasoned local or a first-...
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This handbook sets clear expectations for all members—whether you’re a seasoned local or a first-time visitor. Inside, you’ll find guidance on lineup etiquette to keep the waves flowing smoothly, safety gear standards to protect yourself and others, and wildlife respect protocols to ensure harmony with marine life.
We share event schedules for beach cleanups, first-aid and rescue trainings, and citizen-science days where members can contribute to environmental research. You’ll also learn about hazard flag meanings, storm and lightning cutoffs, and shark or other wildlife procedures—so you know exactly when it’s time to leave the water.
Our rules outline board and leash requirements, theft prevention tips for parking areas, and trip-pooling practices to reduce environmental impact. Everything is designed to keep surfing safe, fun, and sustainable—while protecting the places we love for future generations.
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Wildlife respect protocols, keep distance from dolphins and seals, do not chase bait balls, respect sea tur...
Wildlife respect protocols, keep distance from dolphins and seals, do not chase bait balls, respect sea turtle nest buffers and seasonal closures.
Publish a lineup etiquette guide, right of way, do not drop in, communicate, and rotate fairly on crowded p...
Publish a lineup etiquette guide, right of way, do not drop in, communicate, and rotate fairly on crowded peaks.
Beach cleanup cadence and data, weigh trash, sort categories, and upload to shared dashboards to support ad...
Beach cleanup cadence and data, weigh trash, sort categories, and upload to shared dashboards to support advocacy with numbers.
Access and stewardship, signage for public access points, ADA mats where possible, more bike racks, and the...
Access and stewardship, signage for public access points, ADA mats where possible, more bike racks, and theft prevention tips at trailheads.
Safety gear standards, leash on at all times, fins checked, helmets for groms at shorebreak, and PFDs for S...
Safety gear standards, leash on at all times, fins checked, helmets for groms at shorebreak, and PFDs for SUP in certain zones.
How should we standardize hazard flags, lightning cutoffs, and storm procedures, for example, leave water i...
How should we standardize hazard flags, lightning cutoffs, and storm procedures, for example, leave water if lightning within 10 miles or at first thunder.
Which initiative should the Association implement first
Which initiative should the Association implement first
Published rules are approved principles that are officially in effect.
Event Roles & Incident Reports
PublishedWho's in charge, how to file reports, and response timelines with public summaries. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish quarterly...
Kai ThompsonTrip Pooling & Caravan Rules
PublishedDriver rotation, board stacking order, speed/spacing on convoys, and shared costs log. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish quarte...
Kai ThompsonTheft Prevention & Parking
PublishedTrunk lock tips, key sleeves, rack locks, and spotter rotations for dawn patrol lots. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish quarter...
Kai ThompsonFirst Aid, CPR & Rescue Basics
PublishedCert class calendar, rescue tube basics, and radio/phone comms on volunteer days. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish quarterly p...
Kai ThompsonCleanups: SOP & Sharps Safety
PublishedGloves, sharps containers, and reporting needles/medical waste; weigh bag totals for metrics. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish...
Kai ThompsonWater Quality & Citizen Science
PublishedTest schedules, sampling SOPs, reporting portal, and when to skip sessions after heavy rain. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish ...
Kai ThompsonWildlife Respect & Closures
PublishedKeep distance from seals, birds, and nests; heed seasonal closures; no drones near wildlife. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish ...
Kai ThompsonHazard Flags, Weather & Lightning
PublishedFlag colors and meanings; lightning 30/30 rule; storm surge thresholds for canceling events. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish ...
Kai ThompsonSafety Gear, Leashes & Fins
PublishedAppropriate leash length, fin checks, helmets for reef breaks, and spare leash cords in kit. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measurement: publish ...
Kai ThompsonBreak Etiquette & Right of Way
PublishedDon't drop in; paddle wide; one rider per wave unless called. Respect learners' zones; communicate clearly. Purpose: clarify expectations and reduce friction for members. Measur...
Kai ThompsonDrafted rules are newly proposed principles under active discussion and consideration.
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Set-in-stone rules are established principles intended to remain fixed and unalterable.
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