The Manly Council in New South Wales, Australia is currently finding ways to resolve the growing incidence of “surfing rage,” wherein individuals would catch a wave ahead of someone who’s already waiting for one or sneaking in from the inside to catch the wave. This usually result to misunderstandings and fights among surfers.

The council officials are thinking of coming up with rules and regulations in order to educate the surfers, beginners or pros, about the proper etiquette in surfing.

Overcrowded waves, more visitors and other factors have been pinpointed as causes of increasing “surf rage.”

Neil Ohlback, the president of a local surfers action group, said that the rules and regulations, which will be posted in conspicuous areas of the beach, are welcomed. He added that something must be done in order to improve this growing situation.
The move is expected to gain opposition from other groups.

Tags: local surfers action group, surfing rage

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