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
ENTRY FEE: $525 Early-Bird price through Sep 30, $600 full-price after Oct 1
PLEASE NOTE: All students must be comfortable in ocean environments. 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 or seasonally active member a public safety agency (lifeguard, fire, police, military, EMS)
Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis for prior lifeguards and/or those in the the medical field. Please email info@bwrag.com with details about your qualifications and reason of interest in this training.
Join us for BWRAG’s 2-day Ocean Risk Technician Summit in Half Moon Bay, CA 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. This summit blends American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification with specialized advanced modules in surf-specific rescue operations and medical interventions.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Participants will undergo a structured curriculum that integrates both classroom learning and real-world, on-water application. The summit emphasizes leadership, decision-making under pressure, and mastery of advanced rescue and medical techniques tailored for high-risk surf environments.
COMPONENTS
AHA BLS Certification
Advanced On-Water Rescue Skills
High-performance surf rescue maneuvers using boards, sleds, and fins.
Victim extrication in heavy water and challenging surf zones.
Surf zone risk assessment and incident command principles.
Medical Skills for Surf Responders
Advanced trauma management, including bleeding control, fractures, and spinal precautions in aquatic settings.
Airway management and patient stabilization in remote surf environments.
Surf responder medical scenarios with multi-victim simulations.
Scenario-Based Practical Training
Students will participate in realistic, high-stress scenarios combining surf rescue operations and medical response. Emphasis is placed on communication, coordination, and leadership in dynamic environments.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This summit is ideal for:
CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTORS
Greg Long / Jon Hoover / Kaipo Kelley / Frank Quirarte
“PARTNERS IN SAFETY”
Mahalo nui loa to to BWRAG Legacy Partner Patagonia for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world, and to BWRAG affiliate sponsor YETI for their ongoing contribution to BWRAG programs.
Mahalo to Jettywave Distillery for hosting the summit in Half Moon Bay.
(Select optional add-on items below to be delivered at the summit.)
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
ENTRY FEE: $525 Early-Bird price through Sep 30, $600 full-price after Oct 1
PLEASE NOTE: All students must be comfortable in ocean environments. 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 or seasonally active member a public safety agency (lifeguard, fire, police, military, EMS)
Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis for prior lifeguards and/or those in the the medical field. Please email info@bwrag.com with details about your qualifications and reason of interest in this training.
Join us for BWRAG’s 2-day Ocean Risk Technician Summit in Half Moon Bay, CA 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. This summit blends American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) certification with specialized advanced modules in surf-specific rescue operations and medical interventions.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Participants will undergo a structured curriculum that integrates both classroom learning and real-world, on-water application. The summit emphasizes leadership, decision-making under pressure, and mastery of advanced rescue and medical techniques tailored for high-risk surf environments.
COMPONENTS
AHA BLS Certification
Advanced On-Water Rescue Skills
High-performance surf rescue maneuvers using boards, sleds, and fins.
Victim extrication in heavy water and challenging surf zones.
Surf zone risk assessment and incident command principles.
Medical Skills for Surf Responders
Advanced trauma management, including bleeding control, fractures, and spinal precautions in aquatic settings.
Airway management and patient stabilization in remote surf environments.
Surf responder medical scenarios with multi-victim simulations.
Scenario-Based Practical Training
Students will participate in realistic, high-stress scenarios combining surf rescue operations and medical response. Emphasis is placed on communication, coordination, and leadership in dynamic environments.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This summit is ideal for:
CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTORS
Greg Long / Jon Hoover / Kaipo Kelley / Frank Quirarte
“PARTNERS IN SAFETY”
Mahalo nui loa to to BWRAG Legacy Partner Patagonia for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world, and to BWRAG affiliate sponsor YETI for their ongoing contribution to BWRAG programs.
Mahalo to Jettywave Distillery for hosting the summit in Half Moon Bay.
(Select optional add-on items below to be delivered at the summit.)
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