5) We have zero tolerance for predatory behaviour or sexual harrasment.
6) We take responsibility in educating ourselves whilst normalizing making mistakes. Cancel culture has no place here.
7) Other people’s cultures are not something to fetishize or appropriate. We are committed to combating racism and creating anti-racist surf culture.
8) We engage in crisis intervention that does not seek to fix, but simply to hold or give supportive space.
9) We are committed to healthy conflict resolution using nonviolent communication tools as a resource for navigating dispute.
Sea + Soil Collective Community Agreements
1) As surfers and coastal visitors, we are humble custodians of the sea, and choose a life of reciprocity with our environment by caring for our oceans, soils, and local community members (including non-human relatives).
2) We acknowledge that surfing is an Indigenous practice, and that violence against these communities is historical and ongoing around the globe. We are committed to grassroots reparations and the healing of this harm.
3) Treat others as they wish to be treated. Diversity is celebrated, not feared. Stay curious. Respect others' boundaries, backgrounds, choices, pronouns, and special needs.
4) We have zero tolerance for homophobia, transphobia, racism, religious intolerance, sexism, ableism, ageism, body shaming, harassment, gatekeeping, bullying and all other forms of microagressions, non-acceptance and hate speech.
Failure to uphold these community agreements may result in your position within the collective being reviewed and/or revoked.
What are we missing? These agreements are open to feedback. Please let us know if you have ideas to improve our community.