We want everyone at Magikvanilla to have the time of their life — and a few ground rules help make sure that happens for everybody in the water and on the beach. Here's what we ask of you.

RESPECT COMES FIRST

We ask for kindness and respect — for yourself, your fellow surfers, our instructors, and the gear and environment we all share. Our team is committed to giving you our best every session; we just ask for the same energy back.

For everyone's safety, our instructors will decline to teach anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

IN THE WATER

Heading out without an instructor? Check the conditions first, and if it's a spot you don't know, get familiar with what makes it unique — and risky — before paddling out.

The ocean is for everyone. Share it well, with locals and fellow travellers alike, and you'll get your fair share of waves. A bit of courtesy makes it safer and more fun for all of us.

Take a minute to read the ocean before you paddle out: watch a few sets, check the currents, and note any rocks or reefs. Don't paddle out beyond what you can handle — it's not fair to you or anyone else in the water.

Hold onto your board, especially in bigger surf. If you can't duck-dive, turtle-roll under the whitewash instead of letting go. If you do have to let go, look around first so no one gets hit.

Don't paddle in front of someone riding a wave. If you're worried you might end up in their way, paddle toward where they're coming from, not where they're headed.

Look both ways before you take off, and make sure the coast is clear of swimmers. The surfer closest to the breaking part of the wave has the right of way.

Dropping in on someone already riding a wave is a big no. If it happens by accident, kick out straightaway and say sorry — it's not just bad etiquette, it's a safety issue.

ON THE BEACH

Sunscreen and water are your friends, even on cloudy days — the reflection off the water makes the sun stronger than it feels (and wetsuit tan lines are not a good look, trust us).

Leave nothing behind but footprints. If you spot rubbish that isn't yours, feel free to grab it on your way out. You'll find bins near the exit: yellow for plastic and metal, blue for paper and cardboard, green for glass.

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