Big Wave Risk Assessment Group, Kawela Bay, HI (2026)

12/20/2025

Four San Clemente Junior Lifeguard cadets recently received full scholarships from the San Clemente Lifeguard and Junior Guard Foundation to attend the Surf Responder Summit, an international ocean safety training

10/30/2025

The Hawai’i Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit is coming up soon to prepare for the winter ahead. Have you registered to save your spot? This class is not just for big wave surfers; it’s open to all ages and skill levels!

Join us for the 2025 Hawai’i Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit hosted by The Ritz Carlton, Turtle Bay from November 15-16. The BWRAG Summit is a two-day training designed for surfers and ocean enthusiasts of all backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities. This course teaches essential ocean safety skills combined with hands-on practical application to help you respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations — for others or yourself.

Mahalo nui loa to to BWRAG Legacy Partner for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world, and to BWRAG affiliate sponsor for their ongoing contribution to our programs.

Mahalo to for hosting the summit on the North Shore. Registration is now open, link in bio!

*Early-Bird discount applied through October 31st.

10/23/2025

Join us on the North Shore for the 2025 Hawai'i Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit hosted by The Ritz Carlton, Turtle Bay on November 15-16, 2025.

The Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit is a two-day training designed for surfers and ocean enthusiasts of all backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities. This course teaches essential ocean safety skills combined with hands-on practical application to help you respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations — for others or yourself.

Mahalo nui loa to to BWRAG Legacy Partner for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world, and to BWRAG affiliate sponsor for their ongoing contribution to our programs.

Mahalo to for hosting the summit on the North Shore. Registration is now open, link in bio!

*Early-Bird discount applied through October 31st.

10/13/2025

🇵🇷 Join BWRAG in San Juan, Puerto Rico from November 1-2, 2025. The Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit is a two-day training designed for surfers and ocean enthusiasts of all backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities. This course teaches essential ocean safety skills combined with hands-on practical application to help you respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations — for others or yourself. This course will be taught primarily in English with Spanish assistance for those who need it.

Mahalo nui loa to the BWRAG Legacy Partner for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world.

General Sponsors:

Affiliate sponsors:

Full details and registration info for the BWRAG Puerto Rico Summit can be found via the link in our bio.

10/12/2025

As surfers, we are often the first responders when something goes wrong in the water. The BWRAG Surf Responder & Ocean Safety was held earlier this month at Las Gaviotas in Baja California to further prepare for the season ahead and provide hands-on education and training.

Big mahalo to the for their generous support of the Baja Summit, in addition to our legacy partners and . Muchas gracias al: .oficial

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10/11/2025

🇵🇹 Join BWRAG in Ericeira for the first ever Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit held in Portugal on October 25-26, 2025. The Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit is a two-day training designed for surfers and ocean enthusiasts of all backgrounds, skill levels, and abilities. This course teaches essential ocean safety skills combined with hands-on practical application to help you respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations — for others or yourself. This course will be taught primarily in English with Portuguese support for those who need it.

Mahalo nui loa to BWRAG Legacy Partner for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world. Mahalo to an Município de Mafra for hosting this summit in Portugal, and to BWRAG affiliate sponsor for their ongoing support of BWRAG programs.

For Portugal Summit details and registration, visit link in bio!

10/06/2025

🇲🇽 Photo gallery from Day 1 of the BWRAG Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit held last weekend in Baja California, México. Gracias to the for their generous support of the Baja Summit, in addition to our legacy partners: & .
Muchas gracias al: .oficial

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09/29/2025

Join us for BWRAG’s 2-day Ocean Risk Technician Summit in Half Moon Bay, CA from October 13-14. The BWRAG Ocean Risk Technician level II course is an intensive two-day training program designed for experienced water safety leaders, surf responders, and ocean athletes committed to elevating their skills in surf survival, rescue, and emergency response in extreme conditions. This summit blends specialized modules in surf-specific rescue operations with advanced BLS skills and medical interventions.

DATES: Monday, Oct 13, 7:30am - 5:30pm & Tuesday, Oct 14, 7:30am - 5:30pm

LOCATION: Jettywave Distillery, 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

PLEASE NOTE: This summit is designed for those looking to push the limits in large surf and extreme conditions. All students must be exceptionally comfortable in the ocean. This course also requires at least ONE of the following pre-requisite qualifications:

- Attendee of a previous BWRAG Summit
- Completion of the BWRAG Surf Responder online course
- Active member a public safety agency (lifeguard, Fire, EMS, Harbor Patrol, etc.) with extensive experience in ocean environments, or military rescue swimmer/special forces

Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis for prior lifeguards and/or those in the the emergency medical field. Please email info@bwrag.com with details about your qualifications and reason of interest in this training.

Mahalo nui loa to to BWRAG Legacy Partner for their ongoing commitment and generous support of our summits around the world, and to BWRAG affiliate sponsor for their ongoing contribution to the programs. Thanks to for hosting the upcoming summit in Half Moon Bay.

Link in bio for registration and full details.

09/18/2025

SANTA CRUZ, CA: Upcoming summit announcement!

The Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit is BWRAG’s flagship 2-day program, applicable to all ages and ability levels in the ocean.

Learn to improve your breath hold, perform CPR and first aid, manage and mitigate risks, perform rescues in the water, and much more.

For those looking to push the limits in bigger surf, this course is the mandatory prerequisite qualifying individuals to purchase the PSI vest.

Sponsored by:
Supported by:
Instructed by: / / .kelley

09/04/2025

Registration NOW OPEN for all remaining 2025 summits! Link in bio to join .w.r.a.g at a summit location near you 🤙

Mahalo to our “Partners in Safety”:

Legacy Sponsor:

Presenting Sponsor:

Affiliate sponsor:

Summit sponsors & hosts:

Photo credits:

San Clemente & Oahu: Todd Glaser
Santa Cruz & Half Moon Bay: Ryan “Chachi” Craig
Portugal:
Mexico: Jesus Salazar

07/25/2025

REGISTRATION OPEN! https://www.bwrag.com/store/p/2025obx-nc-registration

BWRAG is returning to OBX August 16-17! Join us in Rodanthe for the 2025 OBX Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit hosted by REAL Watersports. Mahalo to the Ben Carlson Foundation for supporting this summit.

This summit is for surfers and ocean enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels who want to be better equipped to both prevent and assist during emergency situations in and around the ocean. The course is a hands-on, community-centered weekend designed to elevate your safety, awareness, and decision-making in the ocean.

What you will learn:

-Ocean Risk Management
-CPR & AED Training
-Emergency Action Planning
-First Aid/Medical Interventions
-Ocean Rescue Techniques
-Mindful Breathing and Apnea Training
And more…

Don’t wait! We are currently offering $50 off for the first 40 registered participants. Space is limited. Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot!

Instructors: / .ek / / .kelley

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Presented by:

07/24/2025

REGISTRATION OPEN: https://www.bwrag.com/store/p/2025-la-ca-registrationw.r.a.g is heading to Los Angeles for our 2nd Southern California Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit of the year. Join us along with in Hermosa Beach this September 20th and 21st , 2025.

This summit is for surfers and ocean enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels who want to be better equipped to both prevent and assist during emergency situations in and around the ocean. The course is a hands-on, community-centered weekend designed to elevate your safety, awareness, and decision-making in the ocean.

What you will learn:
-Ocean Risk Management
-CPR & AED Training
-Emergency Action Planning
-First Aid/Medical Interventions
-Ocean Rescue Techniques
-Mindful Breathing and Apnea Training
And more…

Space is limited. Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot!
Instructors: / / .kelley
Hosted by:
Supported by: /

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