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2026 Oceanside, CA Ocean Risk Technician Summit (Sep 14-15)
***Full summit details will be sent to registered participants via email on Tuesday, Sept 8***
WHERE: Oceanside Yacht Club - 1950 N. Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
WHEN: Monday-Tuesday, Sep 14-15, 2026 // Check-in 7:30AM with course material 8:00AM-6:00PM both days.
COURSE DETAILS
The Ocean Risk Technician Summit is a professional-level training program for safety teams operating in high-risk ocean environments, and athletes wanting to push their limits to the next level. Building on the foundation of the BWRAG Surf Responder Summit, this advanced two-day course develops the judgment, technical skills, and response capabilities needed to manage risk and support rescue operations. The summit culminates in a capstone series of realistic, scenario-based rescue evolutions that challenge participants to integrate their training, make critical decisions, and perform under pressure.
PREREQUISITE: Participants must hold a BWRAG Surf Responder Summit certification and be comfortable in high-surf and ocean environments. Participants under 16-years-old will be considered on a case-by-case basis (please contact info@bwrag.com if U16).
CURRICULUM
MON Day 1: Ocean Risk Assessment & Mitigation / Apnea Training / Basic Life Support: CPR / Trauma Assessment & Interventions
TUES Day 2: Aquatic Victim Extrication / Marine Rescue Vehicle (MRV) Techniques / CAPSTONE: Integrated Rescue Scenarios
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Greg Long / Jon Hoover / Kaipo Kelley
CERTIFICATION
Successful completion of the course includes:
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Official BWRAG Ocean Risk Technician Certificate of Completion
REGISTRATION
Participants must register in advance.* Summit limited to 30 participants. Registration closes when all available seats are sold out. Partial attendance is not permitted.
*Refunds for Registration Fees will be issued in full for cancellations requested at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the first day of the Summit. No refunds will be issued for cancellations that occur fewer than seven (7) calendar days before the first day of the Summit.
Please contact info@bwrag.com for additional information.
***Full summit details will be sent to registered participants via email on Tuesday, Sept 8***
WHERE: Oceanside Yacht Club - 1950 N. Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
WHEN: Monday-Tuesday, Sep 14-15, 2026 // Check-in 7:30AM with course material 8:00AM-6:00PM both days.
COURSE DETAILS
The Ocean Risk Technician Summit is a professional-level training program for safety teams operating in high-risk ocean environments, and athletes wanting to push their limits to the next level. Building on the foundation of the BWRAG Surf Responder Summit, this advanced two-day course develops the judgment, technical skills, and response capabilities needed to manage risk and support rescue operations. The summit culminates in a capstone series of realistic, scenario-based rescue evolutions that challenge participants to integrate their training, make critical decisions, and perform under pressure.
PREREQUISITE: Participants must hold a BWRAG Surf Responder Summit certification and be comfortable in high-surf and ocean environments. Participants under 16-years-old will be considered on a case-by-case basis (please contact info@bwrag.com if U16).
CURRICULUM
MON Day 1: Ocean Risk Assessment & Mitigation / Apnea Training / Basic Life Support: CPR / Trauma Assessment & Interventions
TUES Day 2: Aquatic Victim Extrication / Marine Rescue Vehicle (MRV) Techniques / CAPSTONE: Integrated Rescue Scenarios
COURSE INSTRUCTORS
Greg Long / Jon Hoover / Kaipo Kelley
CERTIFICATION
Successful completion of the course includes:
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Official BWRAG Ocean Risk Technician Certificate of Completion
REGISTRATION
Participants must register in advance.* Summit limited to 30 participants. Registration closes when all available seats are sold out. Partial attendance is not permitted.
*Refunds for Registration Fees will be issued in full for cancellations requested at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the first day of the Summit. No refunds will be issued for cancellations that occur fewer than seven (7) calendar days before the first day of the Summit.
Please contact info@bwrag.com for additional information.

