The youths are taking a big risk, as this section of the South China Sea is particularly treacherous during the monsoon season. But one of the surfing youths, who wished to be identified only as Mat, said that they have been board surfing for years without any untoward incident. “We usually stick close to the wave breaker, which shields us from being carried away by the undercurrent. “We need the big waves to catch our ride, and the monsoon season is the perfect time to do this,” said Mat. “We usually stick in groups so that one watches over the other, should help be needed.

Source: New Strait Times December 17, 2017 06:00 UTC