From ASLS14 to today — what a crew. It a global tribe of surf medics, educators, and lifesavers. A decade later, Surfing Medicine International is still powered by its people — on beaches, in hospitals, and across oceans. 💙 Grateful for every one of you. #ASLS14 #SurfingMed

🏄‍♂️🩺 Want to save life? ✔️ BSLS – for surfers & ocean lovers ✔️ ASLS – for medics & professionals Courses by @SurfingMed. Real rescue. Real readiness. 🌊 Learn more: surfingmed.com #BeReadyToHelp #SurfingMedicine #BSLS #ASLS #OceanSafety

☀️ Good morning, ASLS crew! Beach. Sweat. Surf. Health. This is how we prep for lifesaving with @SurfingMed 🌊🩺 Training for the unexpected — because readiness saves lives. surfingmed.com #ASLS #SurfingMedicine #OceanHealth #SurfLifeSupport

🌊 Drop-ins cause crashes. Let’s talk surf injuries. A drop-in happens when a surfer takes a wave already being ridden—often leading to collisions. 📊 Evidence shows: ✔️ 45–66% of surf injuries = collisions 👣 Etiquette matters. Prevent injuries—don’t drop in. #SurfingMedicine

A paddle out is how surfers stay conscious of eachother other. 🌊 Circle of boards. Hands held. Silence. A tribute. A ritual. A healing moment in motion. #WCSM #PaddleOut #SurfingMedicine #SurfTradition #OceanHeals #BlueMind

Wipeout: The unplanned flight. Unexpected. Inevitable. Risky in shallow or crowded surf. Protect your head. Learn the signs. Respect the ocean. Everyone wipes out. Not everyone prepares for it. 🤕💥 #ASLS #BSLS #CSLS #WCSM #SLS #Wipeout #SurfSafety #SurfingMedicine

🌊 Surfers as Lifesavers We're proud to stand at the intersection of surf, science, and safety. Research confirms that surfers are often first responders when tragedy strikes in the water: 👉 Ready to turn wave riders into life-savers? surfingmed.com #SurfAndSave

🚨 Health pros! Surf. Learn. Save lives. Join Surfing Medicine: 🌊 BSLS: 6 July 2025 🇳🇱 🌊 ASLS: 4–11 Oct 2025 🇵🇹 🧠 Learn directly from medical specialists 🎥 Bonus surf vid by Dr. Dion van de Schoot from 🇳🇿 w/ ❄️ greetings from the North Pole 🌞 Swell is coming. Are you ready?

🌊🏄‍⚕️🌐 Global Minds, United Mission, Knowledge of Generations 🩺☀️ 🌎 From trauma surgeons to water safety experts, emergency physicians to surf athletes — this image captures what makes SMI truly global surfingmed.com #WCSM13 #ASLS #BSLS #CSLS #SLS

🌊 Surfing Medicine matters 🧠 Evidence shows promise for surf therapy in mental health, especially when combined with CBT. 🔬 Stay informed, stay connected. 📄 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39462419/ 📄 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40012950/ 👉 surfingmed.com #Research #SurfTherapy #EvidenceBased

🩺🌊 SURF FIRST AID ESSENTIALS 🌊🩺 When the surf turns serious, are you ready? 📱 1) Scene Safety 2) Assess the Situation 3) Call for Help 4) …? Become the difference with #SurfingMedicine. 🌐 surfingmed.com #FirstAid #SurfersAreLifesavers #BSLS #ASLS #WaterSafety

NEW research on Surf therapy draws cautious applause. Latest PubMed pilot reports maintained reductions in PTSD, depression and anxiety up to seven months post‑surf program . Links: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39513727/, doi.org/10.1186/s12906… pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39513727/ surfinmed.com

It is the mate that safes you, It is the communication that helps you, It is the training that shapes you It is all about #you #ASLS #BSLS #CSLS #WCSM surfingmed.com

New eDelphi consensus defines global nutrition data sets for adults with spinal cord injury. Experts across 3 survey rounds agreed on core and extended items paving the way for standardised outcome tracking and better clinical care. 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40610747/ #SpinalCordInjury

Our Advanced Surf Life Support Course ’25 in Peniche brought clinicians & surf pros together for drowning CPR, spinal stabilization, patient extrication & live case reviews. 🌊🤝 Learn more & register ⏩ surfingmed.com/asls-course-ad… #ASLS #SurfSafety

🌊 Surfing Safely Starts with Self-Awareness 🌊 “The most important risk factor is being in an environment beyond your skill level.” Stay safe, ride smart. 🔗 surfingmed.com #ASLS #BSLS #CSLS #WCSM #SurfSafety #SurfingMedicine #InjuryPrevention #KnowYourLimits

🌊 Ready for ASLS ’25? Join Surfing Medicine International in Peniche for advanced ocean rescue training—trauma management, patient extrication & more. Elevate your surf-life-support skills! 💪 📅 4–11 Oct 2025 | 📍 Peniche, PT 🔗 surfingmed.com/asls25 #ASLS25 #SurfSafety

Presenting the #Colours of Surfing Medicine International (SMI) this time in the Caribbean 🥥 🏄‍♀️ We are very proud at our #ASLS Crew and their daily achievements be it in the OR and on the Sea! #professionals @Barthavemann lnkd.in/d_2wi7yX #drowning #prevention #rescue

🌊 Surf. Research. Educate. 🌍 We are Surfing Medicine International — advancing health & safety where sea meets science. 🧠🏄‍♂️ 👇 🔹 Education 🔹 Research 🔹 Conferences #SurfingMedicine #OceanHealth #SurfSafety

🌊 ASLS 25 is coming! 🌊 📅 Oct 4–11, 2025 📍 Peniche, Portugal A week of ocean rescue training for health pros: ✅ Expert lectures ✅ Real surf rescue drills ✅ Global medic network Join the 25th legendary @SurfingMed course! 🌐 surfingmed.com/asls #ASLS25 #SurfLifeSupport