OCBP: Modification of the surfing restrictions for Friday, September 06, 2019 (only). Swimmers have right of way. Surfers must wear leash.

Town of Ocean City, Maryland sent this bulletin at 09/06/2019 09:26 AM EDT

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The Ocean City Beach Patrol has modified the surfing restrictions for Friday, September 06, 2019 (only), allowing surfing along all of Ocean City's beaches.  Surfers should be reminded of the following.

Surfers must always wear a leash.

Surfers must grant right of way to swimmers at all times.

Surfers must remain more than 50 yards from the nearest swimmer or non-surfer.

If there are swimmers in the area and a 50 yd radius is not able to be maintained, then the surfers must relocate or stop surfing altogether.

The use of skimboards and other watercraft (kite surfers, windsurfers, kayaks, etc.) remains prohibited.

Stand up paddleboards with paddles NOT are permitted at this time.