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.
UPCOMING SURF RESPONDER & OCEAN SAFETY SUMMITS
***REGISTRATION OPEN***
UPCOMING SURF RESPONDER & OCEAN SAFETY SUMMITS ***REGISTRATION OPEN***
September 6-7, 2025
San Clemente, CA, USA
Join BWRAG in San Clemente for a 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit.
September 21-22, 2025
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Join BWRAG in Los Angeles for a 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit.
October 4-5, 2025
Baja, Mexico
PLEASE NOTE: MEXICAN RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS SUMMIT.
Mahalo to the Ben Carlson Foundation for sponsoring this community training event.
October 11-12, 2025
Santa Cruz, CA
Join BWRAG in Santa Cruz for a 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit.
October 24-25, 2025
Ericeira, Portugal
Join BWRAG’s first ever 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit.
Nov 1-2, 2025
San Juan, Puerto Rico
BWRAG is returning to Puerto Rico in November for a 2-day Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit in San Juan.
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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