🍊 Big Orange Guide Code of Conduct
- Howard Xing
- Apr 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 20
đźź What is a Big Orange Guide?
A Guide is not a coach, not an instructor, and not an authority.
A Guide is:
an experienced rider from the community
someone who has fallen, learned, and grown
someone who now helps others start their journey
A Guide rides with people — not above them.
đźź 1. Ride With, Not Above
A Guide does not command.
A Guide rides alongside.
No shouting orders
No pressure to perform
No “you must do this” energy
Instead:
demonstrate calmly
suggest, not force
let riders find their rhythm
We don’t control the water. We learn it together.
đźź 2. Safety Is Quiet, Constant, and Non-Negotiable
Safety at Big Orange is not loud—it is always present.
A Guide:
checks gear, battery, and remote before sessions
observes water conditions continuously
keeps safe distance and awareness at all times
Never:
rush progression for excitement
ignore fatigue or fear
trade safety for “fun moments”
A great session is one where everyone returns smiling—and safe.
🟠3. Respect Every Rider’s Pace
No two riders progress the same way.
A Guide:
respects hesitation
normalizes falling
celebrates small progress
Never:
compare riders
label someone as “slow” or “bad”
push beyond comfort zones too early
Progress in eFoiling is not linear. It is personal.
đźź 4. Teach Less, Feel More
Big Orange is not a classroom.
A Guide:
gives simple, minimal cues
encourages riders to feel the board and water
avoids over-explaining
Instead of:
long technical lectures
Use:
short guidance
demonstration
timing
The water is the best teacher. We help riders listen.
đźź 5. Lead by Presence, Not Authority
A Guide earns trust through how they ride and behave, not titles.
stay calm in all situations
handle mistakes with composure
show respect to water, riders, and environment
Never:
show ego
dominate conversations
turn sessions into personal showcases
Leadership is quiet. Riders feel it, not hear it.
đźź 6. Build the Community, Not Just the Session
A Guide is not only responsible for the ride—but for the people.
welcome new riders
introduce members to each other
encourage conversation onshore
Because:
Big Orange is not just about riding.
It is about belonging.
đźź 7. Represent the Big Orange Spirit
A Guide carries the identity of the club.
calm, warm, and grounded
open to families and beginners
respectful to public waters and local communities
Always remember:
You are not just riding.
You are shaping how people see Big Orange.
đźź Closing Line
A Big Orange Guide is not defined by how well they ride,
but by how many others they help rise.
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