No, it's not open to the public,,,,,and no, you don't want that thrill because you won't necessarily be breathing afterwards!!
A Surfman's job and training is not for thrills, or the foolhardy.
Sons #1&2 were looking at the USCG until they saw a special on the newest MLB's and the things trainee's got through in school. Both are now looking at USAF.
I was about to yak just watching, I cannot fathom (ha how about that turn of phrase) enduring that pounding at the mouth of the Columbia (i think).