surf
rescue

Surf Rescue is a CPR and
‍board rescue course for any recreational surfer.

At Santa Teresa Lifeguards, we offer surf rescue trainings to empower surfers and community members with the skills and knowledge to help keep our beaches safer. Our goal is to share life-saving techniques, build ocean awareness, and create a stronger, more prepared community—because safety in the water is something we can all be part of.

HOW IT WORKS?

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.

Why it matters?

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.

INDIVIDUAL GROUPS- 1 DAY

‍Group size: Small group 5-8 people, big group 9-15 people
‍Price: $300 total per small group, $400 per big group, any extra people $50 per person
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INCLUDES:
Ocean knowledge: how rip currents work and how to spot them
‍Surf rescue techniques: safe approaches, board rescues, and response strategies
Duration: 3-4 hours
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INDIVIDUAL GROUPS- 2 DAYS

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

To book: Just email us with your preferred date and group size- santateresalifeguards@gmail.com
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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.