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Title: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 13 August 2012, 08:56
If you care about the waters you swim/surf in then you should sign this petition.

http://www.protectourwaves.org.uk/
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 13 August 2012, 09:05
If you care about the waters you swim/surf in then you should sign this petition.

http://www.protectourwaves.org.uk/

Signed it last week :wink:

Was going to post it on here but didn't think there would be much repsonse.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 13 August 2012, 09:13
Really everybody that uses the sea for any recreational use should sign it.

You Jersey boys should kick up a real stink coz your Government keep putting up full treatment, unlike Guernsey which has full treatment with UV.


Also what people dont realise is this - during heavy rain joint Storm/Foul water outfalls can discharge raw sewage into the sea! :sick:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Jay on 13 August 2012, 13:22
Really everybody that uses the sea for any recreational use should sign it.

Everyone, not just those that use the sea, should sign an official government e-petition for this, not a random website petition that'll not get noticed.
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/

Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 13 August 2012, 18:22
indeed, I'm not a surfer but I still care about our waters
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 14 August 2012, 09:37
Random????


SAS is THE biggest achiever in getting cleaner seas in this country!
Major success here with the British Government and in Europe by getting the laws and regulations tightened.
Their success is seen as a yardstick in the Global arena.

If you think thats random Jay I think you need a brain transplant!
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Horney on 14 August 2012, 09:39
Random????


SAS is THE biggest achiever in getting cleaner seas in this country!
Major success here with the British Government and in Europe by getting the laws and regulations tightened.
Their success is seen as a yardstick in the Global arena.

If you think thats random Jay I think you need a brain transplant!

Agreed.

Signed as a keen but lapsed surfer.

Nick
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Jay on 14 August 2012, 13:18
Random????


SAS is THE biggest achiever in getting cleaner seas in this country!
Major success here with the British Government and in Europe by getting the laws and regulations tightened.
Their success is seen as a yardstick in the Global arena.

If you think thats random Jay I think you need a brain transplant!

Calm down Mr Tetchy. How was I to know that? first time I've heard of them and we're not all born with all the knowledge in the world like you clearly were :huh:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 14 August 2012, 22:34
Any real surfer should know about SAS!
If you dont you aint a real surfer!
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 15 August 2012, 08:44
[Len Logic]Ergo - Don't bother signing it if you aren't a "REAL" surfer and aware of who Surfers Against Sewage are.

So Nick, I suggest you go and remove your signature from the form. [/Len Logic]

  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Horney on 15 August 2012, 09:04
I do have an MSA license and I have competed in some time trials. So not like proper wheel to wheel racing but near enough. :grin:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 15 August 2012, 12:57
[Len Logic]Ergo - Don't bother signing it if you aren't a "REAL" surfer and aware of who Surfers Against Sewage are.

So Nick, I suggest you go and remove your signature from the form. [/Len Logic]

  :lipsrsealed:


 :rolleyes:


So what is your membership number then Alex?
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 15 August 2012, 13:49
I'm not a "real" surfer, or any kind of surfer thus do not have or need a membership number.

I don't have long enough nails to hold on tightly enough anyway.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Jay on 15 August 2012, 15:07
I better ask for my signature to be removed, I'm obviously not a real surfer because I don't know who the f@ck the SAS were - I actually thought the SAS were an elite British armed forces unit, not some surfer dudes.

Len logic != true.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 16 August 2012, 12:45
 :lipsrsealed:








Damn!



Alright I will comment!

"Surfer dudes"
Well yes it did start out like that back in 1990/1991 as a group of surfers who got together in Cornwall and started SAS because nobody else was doing anything about raw sewage outfalls.
They quickly became a very effective pressure group and succeeded in changing EU regulations that forced the private water companies of this country to actually do something about the very poor situation and serious risk to health.
I myself contracted pneumonia and was part of their survey of water users that provided backing to their campaigns with Parliament.
Today they are a globally respected organisation, consulted by Government bodies, even receiving funding from The Environment Agency.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: R32UK on 16 August 2012, 13:49
does this mean I can no longer take a sh!t in the sea?
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 August 2012, 13:59
does this mean I can no longer take a sh!t in the sea?

You can, but only in the southern french beaches.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Dan_GTi8v on 18 August 2012, 00:22
But I thought all 'real surfers' pissed themselves in their wetsuits to keep warm?
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 20 August 2012, 14:47
Thats a disgusting habit! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Guy on 20 August 2012, 15:43
i'm fairly sure i'm not a *real* SURFER... I like recreational bodyboarding and kayaking  :undecided:

What's a *real* SURFER when one is at home?  :huh:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: jv on 20 August 2012, 20:01
(http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/d4/02/geeks,internet,nerd,south,park-d402ed05b757f32a0128b29d6c294898_h.jpg)
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Guy on 20 August 2012, 22:21
What's a *real* SURFER when one is at home?  :huh:

(http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/d4/02/geeks,internet,nerd,south,park-d402ed05b757f32a0128b29d6c294898_h.jpg)

 :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 21 August 2012, 16:01
Welcome to come join me next time I go.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Khare on 21 August 2012, 16:10
Signed.
Title: Re: To All the Real SURFERS!
Post by: Len on 22 August 2012, 12:43
i'm fairly sure i'm not a *real* SURFER... I like recreational bodyboarding and kayaking  :undecided:

What's a *real* SURFER when one is at home?  :huh:

To be fair its the occassional water user that is at most risk. If you are not a member of SAS or other water user organisation then you do not have access to information about safe bathing waters.
In your own best interests to join something like SAS.