It is important that paddle surfers realise that they share the waves with our board riding counterparts. In order to keep the peace, both between paddle surfers and boardies and even paddle surfers themselves, it is very important to comply with the following guidlines. Inexperienced kayak surfers should keep well clear of others. If this is not possible, then maybe you should find an alternative location. You may avoid an accident or even an insurance claim against you.
Incoming surfers have right of way.
It is up to outgoing surfers to take evasive action, even capsizing if necessary. That this rule is only true for Competitions. Do not surf casually within any Surf Competition area. Respect the request of an event organiser. If collision is imminent you should capsize.