surf rescue
course 2026

DID YOU KNOW SURFERS ARE OFTEN FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE OCEAN?
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From sunrise to sunset, surfers are in the water every single day. That constant presence means they are often the first to notice when someone is in trouble — and the first to reach them. Around the world, surfers save countless lives each year simply because they are there, ready to act.

But being there isn’t enough.

Knowing how to save someone safely, without putting yourself at risk, is essential.That’s why we run our Surf Rescue Courses — to make sure every surfer, swimmer, and ocean lover has the skills to respond in an emergency and keep surf sessions safer everywhere.

2025-2026 Course Dates

Basic Surf Rescue Course: 15 December
‍Advanced Surf Rescue Course: 16–17 December
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‍Basic Surf Rescue Course: 26 January
‍Advanced Surf Rescue Course: 27–28 January
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‍Basic Surf Rescue Course: 2 March
‍Advanced Surf Rescue Course: 3–4 March

Email us at info@santateresalifeguards.org or contact us directly to reserve your spot.

Each scheduled course date includes a Basic Surf Rescue Course for $40 USD and an Advanced Course for $70 USD.Please note that a minimum of 5 participants must be registered for each course in order for it to take place.

Be ready. Be skilled. You never know when you might be the one who makes the difference.

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PRIVATE GROUP COURSES

We offer surf rescue training for private groups, surf camps,retreats, and schools—tailored to different levels of experience.Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your rescueskills, we’ve got a training plan that fits.

Check out our available programs, read through the optionscarefully, and send us an email to register for the one that suitsyou best. It’s that easy to take the next step toward being moreprepared, more confident, and more helpful in the water.

It Saves Lives – Knowing how to recognize danger and respond in an emergencycan make all the difference. Surf rescue skills help you protect yourself andothers when seconds count.
It Builds Confidence in the Ocean – Understanding the ocean and how to act inchallenging situations makes you a stronger, safer surfer, coach, or beachgoer.It
Strengthens Our Community – When more people are trained, our beachesbecome safer for everyone. Together, we create a shared culture of awareness,responsibility, and support in the water.

BASICS

1 DAY

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Small group 5-8 people-$300 total
Big group 9-15 people, $400 per big group, any extra people $50 per person
Ocean knowledge: how rip currents work and how to spot them
‍Surf rescue techniques: safe approaches, board rescues, and response strategies
Duration: 3-4 hou
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ADVANCED

2 DAYS

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Small group (5–8 people): $500 total
Big group (8–15 people): $650 total
Extra participants: +$50 per person
Apnea training for surf rescue
First Aid, CPR & AED training
Surf rescue techniques (board rescues, safe approaches, response strategy)
Pool training (swimming & rescue practice)
‍Ocean knowledge (rip currents, beach safety, real-life scenarios)‍
Optional add-on: CPR certificate (internationally recognized): $15 per perso‍n
Duration: 3–4 hours per day 2 days total

Recommended

CPR & FIRST AID

$30

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CPR & AED training
Optional add-on: CPR certificate (internationally recognized): $15 per perso‍n
Basic First Aid
Min per group: 5 people

Be it a patrolled or unpatrolled beach, surfers are on the beach from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year. A lot of them are responsible for hundreds of thousands of unsung rescues.