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Liability for surfing injuries
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Liability for surfing injuries in Australia is a complex legal issue. The ocean is unpredictable and surfing carries inherent risks. Surfers must understand their legal responsibilities to stay protected. If…
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Surfboard Theft
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A surfboard is more than just a piece of equipment. It carries memories of waves ridden and days spent in the sun. Losing a board to theft is frustrating and…
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Private Beach Access
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A beach is a place of freedom and open sky. The ocean touches all and belongs to none. In Australia most beaches are public under the law. Private beach access…
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Trespassing on private beaches
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A surfer seeks the perfect wave beyond fences and locked gates. The ocean calls but the land blocks the way. Some surf spots are hidden behind private property. Trespassing laws…
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Surf Spot Localism
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The sun rises. The sea stretches out. Waves roll in slow and steady. The morning air thick with salt and the sound of breaking water. A surfer paddles out. The…
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Do boats have right of way over surfers?
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In Australia, the beach is a place of freedom, but it has rules born from common sense and respect. Surfers have the right of way near the shore, and boats…