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Safety does not exist until you create it.

Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) is a global leader in ocean safety education founded by big-wave surfers and water safety experts. Through in-person summits and our online Surf Responder course, BWRAG equips the global surf community with the knowledge and skills to make the ocean safer for everyone.

“Safety does not exist until you create it.”

BWRAG teaches lifesaving skills applicable to waves of all sizes and to ocean enthusiasts of all ability levels.

••• 2026 Schedule Released •••

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PICHILEMU, CHILE
Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit
Hotel Alaia (Invite by application ONLY)

JUN 20-21
7:30a-5:30p

(both days)

SAN DIEGO, CA, USA
Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit
Mission Bay Resort

SEP 12 - 13
7:30a-5:30p

(both days)

OCEANSIDE, CA, USA
Ocean Risk Technician Summit
Oceanside Yacht Club

SEP 14 - 15
7:30a-6:00p

(both days)

SANTA CRUZ, CA, USA
Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit
Courtyard Marriott

OCT 3-4
7:30a-5:30p

(both days)

OAHU, HI, USA
Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit
The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay

NOV 7-8
7:30a-5:30p

(both days)

Stay tuned for announcements in your region by subscribing to our Priority Access List.

SURF RESPONDER ONLINE COURSE

Can’t join us in person? BWRAG has launched a digital version of its Surf Responder Course. Subtitles available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Japanese.

Check out the video here to learn more about this one-of-a-kind ocean safety educational online course.

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