@essentiallygem: I genuinely didn’t see him… I was with a coach and neither of us noticed him on the wave. Not intentional, just a learning moment 🫠 If you’re out there… I’m really sorry. 🙏🏼 📍Las Saladitas, Mexico #adultbegginersurfer #lasalditamexico #surflearning #surfreality #surfgirlcommunity
i don’t surf, but how does the priority system work? and why couldn’t he just go the other way?
2026-06-05 15:46:11
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PopperMcPoppers :
I missed the part where the wave had his name on it.
2026-05-18 23:51:08
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Megan :
he looked annoyed then you flailed your arms and he was like ohh this makes more sense
2026-06-14 14:29:48
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Mrs.G 🇬🇧 ▫️🇪🇺 :
I think he realised you were a rookie when you flailed your arms.
2026-05-17 21:23:09
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Beanie 2 💜 :
He dont own the wave
2026-05-17 19:25:23
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Catcher in the Why :
He’ll live
2026-05-17 14:33:38
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LiteX99 :
based on his calm stance, placement of where he tied his leash and general look of confidence on a board, he should be at most slightly annoyed that you took his wave, especially when he should know you where out there with a coach (and likely not alone). and if he is annoyed, he should direct that towards your coach who sent you on that wave, and not you
2026-05-17 17:17:55
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tash :
who cares. its the ocean. not his ocean
2026-06-20 11:28:50
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Cappyjessy :
Nobody owns the sea...
2026-05-18 11:35:55
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charliem10100 :
Not me thinking he wanted your number or something haha 😂
2026-05-18 22:35:49
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Someone :
It was pretty obvious that you didn’t see him and I think he saw that too, it’s fine.
2026-06-21 02:45:13
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Sadies :
Sorry, I watched this and my ignorant and delusional brain assumed this was the start of a love story... 🥺😅😂. Only after reading the comments I understood🤦🏻♀️.
2026-07-12 11:48:15
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Gem Louise :
Ok from reading the comments i see he has priority but... how do you get out of his way?!
2026-07-12 06:34:48
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quotes.from.below :
The ocean belongs to itself and we share it equally, with grace. You are allowed to enjoy the wave just as much as he is 🩵 🌊🩵
2026-05-18 03:25:36
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Ana :
All that damn water and here he is
2026-07-08 10:12:19
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MallumCorgan :
How bro felt
2026-06-06 20:06:54
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yogatwin :
As an outsider looking in he probably put it together fast that you were still learning
2026-06-17 22:19:45
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ashleighmichelle :
He didn’t seem bothered, it’s clear you’re learning, don’t stress it
2026-06-05 21:21:39
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PhilipUK70 :
I’m a bit confused; how are you meant to know it’s his wave? It seems like you both would have set off at the same time, you’re going with the wave and he’s carving across it, so why would it be his priority? I’m aware some surfers get very angry about it but I can’t understand what the ‘rules’ are.
2026-05-18 08:23:58
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jjanaoh :
If you know nothing about surfing please don’t comment “he does not own the sea” 😅 this is a sport with set rules and etiquette. The fact is that it was his wave and she did drop in. And even if you are in the “beginner section” of the lineup the problem is that you are going straight and he is riding the wave sideways. You have cut off his wave and he is stuck going forward in whitewash. He does not seem annoyed though, so i think you’re good :)
2026-06-10 11:28:12
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emgrilz :
No one owns the sea or waves, he’ll get over it bestie
2026-05-19 03:30:27
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crispyends :
why are you apologising? He doesn't own the wave.
2026-06-19 12:29:35
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Jungletalk :
You’re new and it’s a beginner beach, comes with the territory.
2026-06-15 23:45:00
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Andrew O Shea :
Why are most people assuming the guy is upset or somthing? He didnt seem that way to me at all. More like almost checking up in on you with the way he pulls up, fully in control.
2026-06-05 08:04:22
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