Optimal training strategies to improve surfers. Discussing everything from physical training, mindset to team effort, all things necessary to bring surfers to top level.

Maria Westerbos, Founder and Director of the plastic soup foundation, runs through the devastating impact of plastics on human and surfer’s health.
Save the ocean, save yourself is the message of Maria. Plastic is one of the major pollutive threats polluting not only our ocean, but can even enter our bodies and produce inflammation in your organs. Lecture with humor and serious facts backed up by examples of global action and results in beating

Pedro Reimunde Figueira speaks about the spine pathology and rehabilitation in surfers. He discusses 5 cases of spinal injuries and he explains the best way of rehabilitation.

A case series is presented of drowning incidents in Victoria, Australia. Discussing local experiences, risk factors and differences between fatal and non-fatal drowning cases.

Many definitions are used in mainstream media to discuss drowning. This presentation delves into the correct definition and pathophysiology

Dion speaks about how we can have a positive impact in the development in health care in the surfing community.

Personal story of coach Donna Masing who suffered traumatic brain injury, about her rehabilitation, resilience and what she learnt from it.

The Introduction of the second day of the conference. Different groups of attendees reflect on what they learned on the first day.

An impressive overview of the protective and damaging effects of sunscreen on human health and its detrimental effects on coral reefs and water quality. Suzie is an advocate for human and ocean health and presents an excellent overview of her work, research and how to influence national policies.

Amy Peden discusses both intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for drowning and converts these to drowning risk prevention strategies. These risks are further explored in four case studies