About This Module


A well-prepared surfer is a well-equipped surfer. This module will highlight essential equipment to add to your safety quiver depending on the context of your surf mission, including first-aid kits, location beacons, heavy-duty surf leashes, jet ski accessories, and much more. The module also provides an in-depth review of both floatation technology (i.e., impact vests and suits) as well as inflation vests, including Patagonia's PSI vest.


*This module will have a special follow-up live virtual Q&A “Pau Hana Session” presented by Kona Brewing Co., where students who purchase the entire course or this individual module can directly interact with the module instructors, ask questions, and talk story. 


The Safety Equipment Module is 1 of 8 Modules offered by BWRAG as part of the Surf Responder Online Course.


Module Instructors

Mark Healey

Professional big-wave surfer

Andrew Reinhart

Patagonia's Research and Product Developer