2021 San Diego Surf Responder Summit

1775 East Mission Bay Drive,San Diego CA 92109

13 November, 2021

Description

The 2021 San Diego Surf Responder Summit is proudly presented by Changing Tides Foundation and JuneShine. We are beyond stoked to bring our Surf Responder Summit back to San Diego, one of the surf meccas of the United States. We're grateful to Changing Tides Foundation and JuneShine for helping to make this Summit a reality. This will be the last California Summit of 2021 so make sure you grab your spot today! Check out the Summit details below: BWRAG INSTRUCTORS Pat Chong Tim Greg Long Jon Hoover Ryan Hargrave INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANTS Ricky Whitlock Chad Cox Matthew Mattison BWRAG SAFETY SUMMIT CURRICULUM Day 1 (November 13) - Ocean Risk Management - CPR/AED - First-Aid and Medical Interventions - Spot Analysis - Safety Equipment Tutorials Day 2 (November 14) - Emergency Action Planning - Mindful Breathing/Energy Management - In-Water Rescue Training (Unassisted Rescue, Surfboard Rescue, Jetski-assisted Rescue*) *Students will not operate jet skis REGISTRATION FEE** $525.00 USD plus applicable fees and taxes - ​Includes CPR certification - Course Certificate of Completion qualifies you to purchase the Patagonia PSI Vest - Includes BWRAG t-shirt and lunch **Refunds for Registration Fees will be issued in full for cancellations that are requested at least 7 days prior to the first day of the Summit. ​No refunds will be issued for cancellations that occur fewer than 7 days before the first day of the Summit. SPECIAL ROOM RATE AT SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT: Traveling from out of town or just want to turn the Summit weekend into a staycation? San Diego Mission Bay Resort is offering a 10% off on your room. Book your room using this special link (copy and paste into your web browser): https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&arrive=2021-11-11&chain=11910&child=0¤cy=USD&depart=2021-11-14&hotel=10372&level=hotel&locale=en-US&promo=BWRAG&rooms=1 ***COVID-19 ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS*** Negative Test Result Required: BWRAG cares about the safety of all Summit attendees. BWRAG will not require that attendees are vaccinated. Instead, all attendees (e.g., students, instructors, etc.) must show upon arrival proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within the previous 48 hours in order to participate in the Summit, regardless of their vaccination status. Failure to present valid proof of a negative COVID-19 test result upon entry will result in the forfeit of your registration and no refunds will be issued. NO EXCEPTIONS. Practice Social-Distancing: While at the Summit, we strongly encourage attendees to practice social-distancing protocols and maintain a distance of at least 6-feet apart when not wearing a mask. There will be segments of our two-day training where we will ask students to wear a mask - this request will be non-negotiable. Failure to comply will result in the automatic ejection from the Summit. Our focus is the safety of you all. Mahalo nui for agreeing to this requirements so that we can ensure a smooth, successful, and safe Summit experience. 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. The BWRAG certification is a prerequisite for purchasing the Patagonia PSI Vest. A certificate of completion is given to each participant and can be presented to purchase the vest. www.bwrag.com