PRESS
We love collaborating with the media to spread BWRAG's message.
Please direct all media inquiries to info@bwrag.com.
The following materials are available for media use:
About BWRAG
"The Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) exists to educate and train surfers in ocean risk management, safety protocols, equipment, technology, and skills training to maximize safe practices and to elevate the safety of those with whom they share the surf lineup.
Led by Kohl Christensen, Pat Chong Tim, and Danilo Couto, under the mentorship and inspiration of elite water-safety technician and revered Hawaiian waterman Brian Keaulana, BWRAG’s mission is to share progress and key learnings with members of the surf industry to continue to advance awareness, best practices, and technological advancement."
Bios of Brian Keaulana, Pat Chong Tim, Danilo Couto and Kohl Christensen are available here.
For a full history of BWRAG's origins, visit our About page.
Photos available for media upon request: E-mail info@bwrag.com. Please attribute with the photographer's name that is listed in the file name. "Photo: BWRAG/Photographer Name"
BWRAG in the Media
“Surf Saviors”
Hana Hou Magazine - April 2021
https://hanahou.com/24.2/surf-saviors
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“Hawaii: L'École de l'Océan” “Hawaii: Ocean School”
Natives - April 2021
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“Dead Friends and Ocean Risk Management”
Patagonia’s The Cleanest Line Blog - November 16, 2020
https://www.patagonia.com/stories/dead-friends-and-ocean-risk-management/story-93596.html
“Big-Wave Surfers Aren’t Professional Paramedics, But When Something Goes Down in the Ocean they Often Have a Chance to Save Lives”
The Red Bulletin - April 2020
https://www.redbull.com/ca-en/theredbulletin/crash-course-surf-lifesaving
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“A Tale of Two Dramatic Big-Wave Rescues”
Outside Magazine Podcast - February 13, 2020
https://www.outsideonline.com/2409299/dramatic-surfing-rescues-podcast#close
“Positive Vibe Warriors Provide Youth with Scholarships to Big Wave Risk Assessment Group Safety Summit”
Free Surf Magazine - February 24, 2020
https://freesurfmagazine.com/gudauskas-brothers-positive-vibe-warriors-provide-youth-with-scholarships-to-the-big-wave-risk-assessment-group-safety-summit/
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“Young Surfer Saved at Pipeline Moments After World Title Decided”
World Surf League - December 20, 2019
https://www.worldsurfleague.com/posts/441898/young-surfer-saved-at-pipeline-moments-after-world-title-decided
“Five Takeaways From the BWRAG Summit”
Surfline - November 11, 2019
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/five-takeaways-big-wave-risk-assessment-group-summit/69198
“Surfing Safety Course Returns to Origins”
Half Moon Bay Review - October 30, 2019
https://www.hmbreview.com/news/surfing-safety-course-returns-to-origins/article_03a87d0a-fb4f-11e9-b047-e77072bd8277.html
“Riding Mountains of Moving Water - Staying Safe While Surfing Big Waves”
Discover Life - Summer 2019
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“Five Best Courses to be a Better Waterperson”
Surfline - June 21, 2019
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/five-best-courses-better-waterperson/54542
“BWRAG Comes to California; Safety to Follow”
Surfline - May 29, 2019
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/bwrag-comes-california-saved-lives-follow/52907
“What Can Surfing Teach Us About Risk”
NPR - May 22, 2019
https://www.npr.org/2019/05/22/725861387/what-surfing-can-teach-us-about-risk
“BWRAG Story”
Surf Journal - May 2020
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“Six Water Tips Every Surfer Should Know”
Surfer - April 10, 2019
https://www.surfer.com/features/six-safety-tips-every-surfer-should-know/
“Prestigious Group of Ocean Experts Teach Life-Saving Skills to Big-Wave Surfers”
Hawaii News Now - March 29, 2019
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/03/30/prestigious-group-ocean-experts-teach-life-saving-skills-big-wave-surfers/
“BWRAG Safety Summit Heads to Azores to Kick Off 2019 Season”
Surfline - March 20, 2019
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/bwrag-safety-summit-returns-azores-kick-off-2019-season/47340
“Eli Olson & The Importance of Water Safety”
Surfer - January 25, 2019
https://www.surfer.com/features/eli-olson-importance-of-water-safety-knowledge/
“Big Wave Group Hopes to Safe Lives Worldwide”
KHON - December 2, 2018
https://www.khon2.com/news/local-news/big-wave-group-hopes-to-save-lives-worldwide/1634894998
“In The Lineup: Big-Wave Surfers Training to Be Big-Time Rescuers”
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - December 2, 2018
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2018/12/02/features/in-the-lineup/in-the-lineup-big-wave-surfers-training-to-be-big-time-rescuers/
“BWRAG Stresses Safety with Summits in PR, Portugal, and Hawaii”
Surfline - December 1, 2018
https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/bwrag-stresses-safety-summits-pr-portugal-hawaii/38244
“10 Things Every Surfer Can Learn From Training Like a Big-Wave Surfer
Adventure Sports Network - July 6, 2018
https://www.adventuresportsnetwork.com/sport/surf/10-things-every-surfer-can-learn-training-like-big-wave-surfer/
“Greg Long, Danilo Couto Will Lead First Southern California Big-Wave Safety Summit”
Adventure Sports Network - June 8, 2018
https://www.adventuresportsnetwork.com/sport/surf/greg-long-danilo-couto-will-lead-first-southern-california-big-wave-safety-summit/
“Elite Big-Wave Safety Group Training For Surfers of Waves ‘2-20 Feet”
Adventure Sports Network - November 30, 2017
https://www.adventuresportsnetwork.com/sport/surf/elite-big-wave-safety-group-creates-training-program-for-surfers-of-waves-2-20-feet/
Previous BWRAG Press Releases and Statements
