2025 Santa Cruz Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit

Join BWRAG in Santa Cruz, CA for our Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit hosted by Freeline Surf Shop on October 11-12, 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.

Summit details below:

INSTRUCTORS

Greg Long / Jon Hoover / Kaipo Kelley

“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 Freeline Surf Shop for for their assistance in bringing this summit to Santa Cruz.

SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Day 1

• LOCATION: Courtyard by Marriott (Conference Room), 313 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

• CURRICULUM: Ocean Risk Management / CPR / First-Aid and Medical Interventions / Spot Analysis / Safety Equipment

Day 2

• LOCATION (AM): Courtyard by Marriott (Conference Room), 313 Riverside Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

• LOCATION (PM): Beach location (exact beach location pending)

• CURRICULUM: Emergency Action Planning / Mindful Breathing & Apnea Training / Water Rescue Training (Unassisted Rescue, Surfboard Rescue)

REGISTRATION FEE*

Early-Bird $525 / Regular Price $575

• Successful completion of the course includes an optional Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED certification through Health & Safety Institute (HSI). All students will participate in the hands-on module, but you may waive this certification if you already possess higher training credentials (ex. BLS, EMT, etc.)

• Official BWRAG Certificate of Completion (qualifies students to purchase the Patagonia PSI Vest; completion of a BWRAG training is a prerequisite for purchasing a Patagonia PSI vest. A BWRAG Certificate of Completion must be presented to Patagonia to begin the purchasing process).

*Refunds for Registration Fees will be issued in full for cancellations that are requested at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the first day of the Summit. No refunds will be issued for cancellations that occur fewer than ten (10) calendar days before the first day of the Summit.