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*** If registering 2 people, please add registrations to your cart individually so all participants can complete the pre-registration survey ***
BWRAG is holding our first west coast Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit of 2025 in San Clemente, CA, hosted by Surfing Heritage and Culture Center on September 6-7, 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 BWRAG Legacy Partner Patagonia for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world. Mahalo to YETI for their continued partnership and to Surfing Heritage and Culture Center for graciously hosting us in San Clemente.
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Day 1
LOCATION: Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672
CURRICULUM: Ocean Risk Management / CPR / First-Aid and Medical Interventions / Spot Analysis / Safety Equipment
Day 2
LOCATION (AM): Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672
LOCATION (PM): To be announced.
CURRICULUM: Emergency Action Planning / Mindful Breathing & Apnea Training / Water Rescue Training (Unassisted Rescue, Surfboard Rescue)
REGISTRATION FEE*
Early-Bird $525 / Regular Price $600
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.
*** If registering 2 people, please add registrations to your cart individually so all participants can complete the pre-registration survey ***
BWRAG is holding our first west coast Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit of 2025 in San Clemente, CA, hosted by Surfing Heritage and Culture Center on September 6-7, 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 BWRAG Legacy Partner Patagonia for their ongoing commitment and generous support of BWRAG summits around the world. Mahalo to YETI for their continued partnership and to Surfing Heritage and Culture Center for graciously hosting us in San Clemente.
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Day 1
LOCATION: Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672
CURRICULUM: Ocean Risk Management / CPR / First-Aid and Medical Interventions / Spot Analysis / Safety Equipment
Day 2
LOCATION (AM): Surfing Heritage and Culture Center, 110 Calle Iglesia, San Clemente, CA 92672
LOCATION (PM): To be announced.
CURRICULUM: Emergency Action Planning / Mindful Breathing & Apnea Training / Water Rescue Training (Unassisted Rescue, Surfboard Rescue)
REGISTRATION FEE*
Early-Bird $525 / Regular Price $600
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.