#66 - Jon Hoover. Water Safety Expert & The Guy You Want Looking Out For You

If you find yourself in harm’s way or in high risk situations in the ocean (or anywhere for that matter) you want Hoover and his friends running point on your safety. Hoover is a respected Water Safety and Risk Management Specialist, master instructor and all around waterman. His list of certifications and expertise related to water safety and first aid is off the charts. His experience in big wave surfing (the biggest of big,) offshore sailboat racing, distance paddling, etc. is extensive and sought after. Hoover has had a long and impressive career in water safety and today is one of the most respected figures in his field of Ocean Risk Management. Hoover is a master instructor with the Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) which was created to construct advanced safety systems primarily for people striving to surf, and survive, the biggest waves in the world. Today BWRAG teaches courses around the globe for big wave aficionados, special operations teams, federal, state and local first responders… and for us regular people; as we all have a part to play in water safety in our communities. For many of us, as close as we’ll get to these conditions is in front of a screen, so if you’ve ever watched people riding incredible, massive surf on TV or in movies, there’s a good chance that Hoover was a part of that mission; wherever in the world it may be happening. At the same time, he’s one of the coolest, most humble guys you’ll meet; stick around for the super rad John Hoover.