As an avid ocean swimmer and recreational surfer I can attest that surfers are not particularly interested in running over swimmers, or other surfers, or anybody for that matter; not the least of which because it might simply spoil a good wave by causing one to fall of one's board.
And has one who has on more than one occasion been on the receiving end some pointed loud hailer action, I can also tell you that the organisers of surfing contests don't have too much trouble in shoeing recreational surfers off a particular break when they need to either. Surfers are like naughty children who, when told to stay away from something or somewhere, will inevitably try to incrementally sneak back into the fobidden zone; constantly testing the vigilance of their parents or teachers.
In short, give em a blast when ya need to. They should move pretty well straight away, but keep an eye on them, and get up em again if they creep back in. It's not like their gonna be excluded all day.
A few loud mouth clubbies scattered amongst the inshore water safety and just beyond the break wouldn't hurt either. In fact they should relish the opportunity to revive some o that 1970's style rivalry between surf lifesavers and boardriders.
By the way, great swim to all those at Mona who ran it. It just goes to show that you can safely run a swim with a bit o surf on, and in full agrement with Natali above, the challenge makes it even more fun.
Great minestrone too. Call me soft of you like, but maybe a little fromaggio di Parmigiana to go with it next time?
Contently (if not Continentally) yours,
Davio.
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