Surfer's Code Quotes

“I will never turn my back on the ocean: Passion
I will paddle around the impact zone: No short cuts
I will take the drop with commitment: Courage, focus and determination
I will never fight a rip tide: The danger of pride and egotism
I will always paddle back out: Perseverance in the face of challenges
I will watch out for other surfers after a big set: Responsibility
I will know that there will always be another wave: Optimism
I will ride and not paddle into shore: Self-esteem
I will pass on my stoke to a non-surfer: Sharing knowledge and giving back
I will catch a wave every day, even in my mind: Imagination
I will realize that all surfers are joined by one ocean: Empathy
I will honor the sport of kings: Honor and integrity”
― Shaun Tomson, Surfer's Code: Twelve Simple Lessons For Riding Through Life

“Surfing also teaches quality. I will wager that it is not the number of waves that makes a session memorable for any given surfer, but that one beautiful wave that he or she waited for, picked off cleanly, and rode all the way into shore. So take the time to paddle around the impact zone. You will get in the best shape of your life.”
― Shaun Tomson, Surfer's Code: Twelve Simple Lessons For Riding Through Life