http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/ 'SAVE OUR SURF' On the morning of Tuesday 24th 2009, Dubai's usual keen surfers paddle out for the fun but small 3 foot surf. The fun was soon interrupted when four police cars and two municipality trucks arrived at the scene with fury! Lights flashing and whistles blowing they proceeded to call everyone out off the water. They then demanded for our driving licenses with no explanation. One of the officers threatened a 14 year old boy (who would not have a license in the first place) that he would be put in prison if he did not hand over his license. After all the commotion, 6 of the surfers were issued fines for, according the officers 'sliding on the waves' - dhs210. Surfing is an extremely positive part of city and a major benefit to Dubai's community. Synonymous with surfing, surfers of naturally very environmentally conscious and always responsible beach users. Over the last 17 years, local surfers have saved many lives (with over 20 saves in the last month alone) during the days of bigger surf and continue to serve as unofficial lifesavers at Sunset beach (Umm Suqeim Open beach). If you surf yourself, are interested in surfing, or simply would like to keep Dubai's beaches safe for swimmers, please sign this petition and help Save Our Surf! Beach Goers of Dubai Thanks... SURF DUBAI Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:1:24 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5784439 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5775589 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5526391 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Surfer actually make the water safer for swimmers because they are good swimmers that help save lives. Create a designated area for surfers. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5467682 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5397173 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5330773 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5260322 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. Don\'t let us stop surfing our dream! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5166635 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5152875 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5107273 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5077190 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig5017994 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4907155 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4898115 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4856407 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4820688 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4820127 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4816880 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4807119 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/saveoursurf/#sig4803408 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST I support this petition.This is absurd