Allow outdoor water sports to recommence

Many surfers like myself believe that surfing is more than just a sport; we consider it as a way of life. Surfers need intense concentration and an ability to focus on one task while the roaring waves fall apart around them, for instance. ... Above all else, however, surfing is good for the soul because it goes hand in hand with the kinds of mindful practices that those who have found inner peace.

But because of COVID-19, beaches are off limits around the world. I understand the concerns and why quarantine rules must apply to everyone or the plan to flatten curve doesn’t work. But I doubt that surfing or any other water sport such and windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, etc... alone will jeopardise the health of society in any statically meaningful way, but because I have observed many surfers that have been practicing social distancing in and out of the water. The physical and mental and spiritual benefits outweigh the tiny chance a surfer might become infected or infect someone else. Although there does come risks to going out to sea that concern many, safety. As troubling it is for coast guards to rescue people at sea because of unpredicted weather, I am experienced and I would think that many of us would advise each other to go outside if we are experienced and that we are responsible for our own safety. Though I do believe that people who take the responsibility of going outside can be done in the social distancing rules.