Southerly Reigns Supreme 22 November 2015 – Posted in: Uncategorised – Tags: ,

Sunday morning and the best thing to do if you are a surfer, is drink lots of coffee. Here is a little sunday reading to go with your coffee/s! If you are a kite surfer or a windsurfer then get into it! It’s 27 to 38 kms an hour from 198 degrees, so nearly dead south. Often the Kumara Patch can be the one in this wind direction.

Tips To Avoid Shark Attacks

Avoid surfing at night and at dawn
This is popular feeding and hunting time for sharks. Also the lack of visibility from the dark makes it easier for them to mistake you for one of their favorite meals.

Look for warning signs
Warning signs are sometimes posted on beaches where sharks have been sighted. It’s not a good idea to test your fate. Don’t ignore the warning signs.

Surf in groups
Sharks tend to attack individuals.

Check out the full article here

http://www.surfscience.com/topics/surfing-lifestyle/life-as-a-surfer/avoiding-shark-attacks/