A life-threatening incident in Byron Bay’s waves has sparked intense calls to prohibit surfing in the northern NSW tourist hotspot without leashes — the ‘hipster’ trend which could potentially result in a maximum penalty of $1,100. 7NEWS
when another surfer dropped in on him — the fellow wave rider’s leg rope snapped and her board flew into Cassidy’s arm.
Byron Bay locals could face a $1100 penalty for surfing without a leg rope after a local surfer was injured by an out-of-control board.Cassidy was back in the water after five weeks, five months ahead of schedule, his return now followed by a motion from Byron Shire councillor Coorey, who said these types of accidents had long been an issue in the area.
“There are more people in the surf, Byron is known as a surf destination, so people come here to surf, sometimes they’re inexperienced and don’t really know the rules of the surf,” she said. “A sign placed by council must be obeyed,” Coorey told 7NEWS.com.au, citing the Local Government Act.
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