Safety & Etiquette

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>Surfers Ear<

Anybody surfing in Ireland should wear ear plugs to prevent "Surfers Ear" or "Diffuse Exostosis", this is a bone growth in the ear canal caused by long-term exposure to cold water temperatures. It eventually blocks the ear canal reducing hearing, causing continuous ear infections and other problems.

>Irish Surfing Association<

Consider joining your local surf club or the Irish Surfing Association. This will not only put you in contact with other surfers who can advise you on all aspects of the sport but will also give you access to insurance cover so if you do have a collision in the water at least you will be insured.

The Irish Surfing Association is the National Governing Body for surfing in the thirty-two counties of Ireland and aspires to be a dynamic organisation with which Irish Surfers identify, that is consensus based, inclusive, open and transparent with structures that allow all to enjoy the sport safely reaching their full potential while promoting and the protection and sustainability of our surfing environment.

If you wish to become a member of the ISA or want to find details of your local surf club please visit their website at: www.isasurf.ie (email isasurf@iol.ie)

This article is published with the kind permission of the Irish Surfing Association.

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