The Big Wave Risk Assessment Group, led by legendary watermen Brian Keaulana, Danilo Couto, Kohl Christensen, and Pat Chong Tim, exists to educate and train surfers in ocean risk management, safety protocols, equipment, technology and skills training to maximize their own safe practices and to elevate the safety of those with whom they share their surf lineup.

Here’s 50 of my favorite photos taken during their 2019 North Shore Safety Summit at Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu.