>>1709265basic rules
>the "line up" is the line of people waiting to catch a wave>the closer you are to where the wave breaks, the higher you are in the line-up>the person who catches the wave closest to the whitewash has "priority", meaning they get the wave>if you catch the wave in front of them, effectively stealing the wave from them, it's called "dropping in", and is not allowed>make sure you look left and right as you are paddling for a wave, so you don't drop in on anyone or hit anyone in your way>paddling back out to the line up, you can choose a spot when there's no waves near you. if you change your spot to be higher in the line up when a wave is coming (and everyone is paddling for it), it's called "snaking". also not allowed.>locals will know the spot the best, and most of the time they will drop in and snake people who are new / not local to make the best of a wave. it's best not to react to this happening, but also don't let yourself be a sitting duck and try to stand your ground a little, have some thick skin if someone blows up at you. usually nice locals and pros will surf around you and be more passive. >if you hit someone with your board, profusely apologise (don't hide and paddle away) and make sure they are uninjured. if you damage their board badly, offer to pay for the damages. otherwise minor dings can be put to accidental damage.these are the rules, if you remember them you'll be completely fine, enjoy
