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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, BWRAG trains surfers of all levels in risk assessment, emergency response, and lifesaving skillsβ€”equipping them to protect themselves and others in the lineup.​

What began as a grassroots CPR course in a North Shore barn has grown into an international movement.

Through in-person summits and an online Surf Responder course, BWRAG empowers the global surf community with the knowledge and skills to make the ocean safer for everyone.

β€œSafety 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 ***

***UPCOMING SURF RESPONDER & OCEAN SAFETY SUMMITS ***

June 7-8, 2025

Newport, RI, USA

BWRAG is headed to Newport, RI for the first-ever New England Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit hosted by Waterbrothers and Tora Surfboards on June 7-8, 2025. Early-Bird registration is now open!

INSTRUCTORS: Greg Long / Jon Hoover / Kaipo Kelley

August, 2025

Outer Banks, NC, USA

We’ll be returning to OBX this August! Interested in joining us? Sign up here for news and updates regarding the 2025 Outer Banks, NC Surf Responder & Ocean Safety Summit.

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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