PADDLING OUT
In a desperate attempt to get through the masses of white water it is important to be aware of other riders who may be coming towards you on a wave. Try your hardest to get out of the way either by paddling quickly over the shoulder thus giving the rider clearance or if you think that will result in a collision then head for the broken water behind the ride. It's better to be trashed by a wave than bodyboard or fists!

SNAKING
In every line up you will find somebody who isn't content to sit and wait their turn for waves, instead they will slither past, around or even on top of you to get priority. Taking off behind someone or angling your take off to get behind another rider is a slippery way of getting waves and it's not that big or clever. Snakes hate to get bitten.

So there you have it, simple rules for what most of us is a way of life. Remember if you do drop in accidentally (and it happens to everyone now and then) apologies and be friendly, it kills any vibe that may have developed. Be cool not a fool.