Advanced Surf Life Support Course

May 9 – 13, 2027

Event Details

DATE AND TIME

09/05/2027

Location

Peniche Baleal, Portugal

Registration Fee

€ 1.850,00

Elevate Your Medical Skills Where the Ocean Meets the Shore: ASLS 2027! 

Are you a healthcare professional with a passion for the ocean? Do you want to step outside the comfort zone of your clinical environment and learn how to save lives in high-stakes surf conditions?

The Advanced Surf Life Support (ASLS) course by Surfing Medicine International (SMI) returns for its landmark 26th edition! Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 9 – Thursday, May 13 2027 and join us at the world-renowned surf destination of Peniche (Baleal), Portugal for an unforgettable week of medical training.

{Why the ASLS Course is Different}

While standard wilderness medicine courses prepare you for land-based emergencies, the ASLS course bridges the gap between expert medical care and ocean rescue. In the world-class waves of Portugal, you will not only learn how to treat a patient on the beach, but also how to physically manage them in the shifting Atlantic waters.

Can you safely get an unconscious surfer onto your board and back to shore as fast as possible, in a safe manner? We will teach you how.

What You Will Learn: Our proven surf life support approach

Surf and beach environments demand rapid, structured decision-making beyond ordinary protocols. Throughout the week, you will master emergency assessments using our structured approach in scenario-based teaching, specifically adapted to the coastal environment.

Secure Your Spot Today!

Gain the tools, training, and confidence to save lives where it matters most. Join the SMI team in Portugal from May 9 to May 13 for ASLS 2027 and return to your practice with skills you can’t get anywhere else.

LEAD INSTRUCTORS

Tom Francis
Emergency medicine Specialist
Cornwall, UK
Bob Verweij
Emergency Medicine Specialist
The Hague, NL
Hans van de Broek
Lifeguard Instructor, ISA Representative
The Hague, NL

Event Details

DATE AND TIME

09/05/2027

Location

Peniche Baleal, Portugal

Registration Fee

€ 1.850,00

Event Agenda

Block 1
  • Expert Lectures: Learn from an inspiring lineup of leading experts on topics ranging from drowning to infectious coastal diseases.
  • Real-Life Simulations: Take part in hands-on beach scenarios on the shores of Peniche, testing your newly acquired skills under physical pressure.
Block 2
  • Surf Medicine: Improve field wound care, surf-specific physiotherapy and trauma response.
  • Ocean Lifeguarding: Train with professional surf lifeguards to improve your water rescue skills, surf fitness and board handling.
Block 3
  • Global Community: Connect during daily surf sessions and dinners with a unique, international network of ocean-minded medics.
  • Ambassador: become an ambassador for Surf Life Support, preventing Drowning and Injury in your coastal community