Is It illegal to surf without a leash.

I didn't know the ocean had laws.i wonder if u can get a sui,surfing under the influence.

pretty fugged up when u have to read town ordinances before u can go surf...

I'm in nj.never heard of such a thing.i occasionally surf without a leash,its actually better because u wont break ur board.hopefully ur a decent swimmer.even tho waves break like 30yards out,even more fugged up if u cant swim 30 yards lol.

theres always empty waves and empty beaches.i can paddle out and look to my left and see 20 guys in the water a 1/4 mile over.so if ur worried about whether or not to unleashe it just go to an empty beach.if u cant find an empty beach,drive further

 

Are you kidding?? There is a whole field known as "Maritime Law".

 

few years back, some moron with no leash let his board go and to the shore it went! almost hit my daughter at a popular, packed, R.I. spot! she was only 10 at the time and I almost lost it! if your good enough to surf without it,and not risked injury to others, whatever. the problem is that the dog might take a bite outta ya if that board hits or comes close to my kids or myself! combination between anger and immaturity can be a biatch!

 

Stone Harbor, NJ
Article 1: Chapter 156, 156-6 A (21)

It shall be unlawful to violate any of the following rules and regulations, or those subsequently adopted by resolutions, during the bathing season or at other times if specifically provided for. No person shall:

(21)Use a surfboard, without a leash attached thereto, in the water off the beach; use a kayak, in the waters off the beach, without wearing a life jacket.

But here's an interesting loophole:
B. This section shall be applicable between the 15th day of May and the 25th day of September during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., inclusive.

So, I guess if you really want to go leashless in SH, do it before 8 or after 6???

But reading those laws is goofy. It might not actually be legal to surf before the guards come on???

http://ecode360.com/10812520?highlight=surfing,surf

 

I just wear mine. It's the mature thing to do. Can save you money and it's safer for others.

 

I wear my kok on my face to not offend people.

 

I think it's pretty simple. Wear a leash if there are lots of folks surfing or swimmers on the inside. When there's nobody around, do what you want. I still don't understand why people like to go chasing after their loose boards though. Do you really think the drag of that leash is slowing you down that much? This is particularly applicable to C & D grade Florida waves.

 

^^^ This

 

What if leash breaks?

One of mine broke this past winter and 7'6" went sailing all the way to the beach...

 

Poor leash knotte technique?

 

You are stoked. Looks fun for Monday & a Monday is better than a Sat./Sunday! Which Chemistry did you get?

 

o barry