Never drop in on another surfer uninvited, it’s against the law. Kinda.
Carve Magazine concisely explain the drop in law and potential consequences, as follows:
“One drop in is an accident, two is rude, three is a twatable offence.”
If you do accidentally drop in; exit at the earliest opportunity and apologise to the surfer you’ve violated.
If you think the drop in law does not apply to you, be prepared for the penalty.
Here’s a surfing Crime and Punishment gallery as evidence:
![drop in drop in](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/drop-in-kid-600.jpg)
Beware: droppers may get a board up the butt
Source: Nathan Rupert
![baja drop in baja drop in](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/baja-costa-azul-drop-in-600.jpg)
Unwanted guests should be shown the exit
Source: MSW
![surfer girl drop in surfer girl drop in](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/surfer-girl-drop-in.jpg)
Double trouble
Source: Kewel Teacher/Photobucket
![drop in florida drop in florida](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/drop-in-florida-600.jpg)
You can run but you can’t hide
Source: Doug Falter/MSW
![capbreton drop air capbreton drop air](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/capbreton-drop-air-600.jpg)
Never drop in on aerial ninjas
Source: Zac Gibson/MSW
![isle of man body surf drop in isle of man body surf drop in](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/isle-of-man-body-surf-drop-in.jpg)
Body surfers do not have priority – head slap penalty maybe applied
Source: Raniom/MSW
![dropin body slam dropin body slam](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dropin-slam.jpg)
Durban droppers get wrestled
Source: GQman
![drop in surf etiquette drop in surf etiquette](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/dropin7-surfetiquette-600.jpg)
Hawaii oh-no
Source: Surfer today
![drop in aerial trestles drop in aerial trestles](https://www.surferdad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/drop-in-aerial-trestles-600.jpg)
Airstrikes prove an effect deterrent
Source: Charlie Durrant/MSW
Surfer Dad in no way condones aggressive behaviour, even if someone does drop in on you. In the words of Julie-Ann Burkhart “I like to encourage aloha and also know I was once a beginner. Spread good vibes!”.
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