Shaw and Partners Doctor
Saturday 29th November 2025
Shaw and Partners WA Race Week
22nd to 29th November 2025
We are currently busy planning for the 2025 Shaw and Partners Doctor. Stay tuned as we finalise the details. The website will be updated in due course with key event information, including registration details, entry open date and prize money. We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you to another thrilling year of racing in Western Australia.
About The Doctor Race
The Shaw and Partners Doctor is regarded by many as the ultimate ocean paddling race. A crossing from the famous Rottnest Island to the stunning white sands of Sorrento Beach. The Doctor captures the ocean paddlers imagination as no other race can. Starting in the crystal blue waters of Rottnest, the paddler is soon into fast moving ocean chop, whipped up by the events namesake and nickname for the afternoon South West wind that prevails nearly every day in summer.
For the next ninety minutes plus, the paddler will be focussed on hooking into the steep surfable chop. The Centaur Marker will appear in front and the paddler will be entering the last third of the race. Up to this point you feel as if you have been the only person on the water but on rounding the marker, paddlers appear all around you.
With the beach in sight and the final run caught, the paddler will leave the craft and make the short run to the finish.
SHAW AND PARTNERS WA RACE WEEK
$240,000 in CASH & PRIZES
We’re buzzing with excitement and preparations are in full swing as we dive headfirst into the planning for the 2024 Shaw and Partners WA Race Week & The Doctor!
With the event’s growing popularity, spaces are limited to 700, so be sure to secure your spot early. Get ready for a week filled with thrilling races, camaraderie, and unforgettable experiences!
- Craft Transport to Rottnest Island – You must arrange for your craft to be transported to Rottnest Island. Oceanpaddler organises a Barge that you can book whilst entering online. Spaces are limited and sell out quickly. You can also arrange your own transport with the ferry companies (limited spaces) or private transport.
- Getting to Rottnest Island – as per last year all competitors will need to be checked-in on Rottnest Island by 10am. You must organise your own transport to Rottnest Island via ferry or private transport. We recommend getting 7.30am Rottnest Fast Ferries from Hillary’s Marina. Rottnest Fast Ferries offer our competitors a discount. Click here for ferry information.
Please check the navigation bar for information regarding the event. Further information on the 2025 Doctor Event will be updated in due course.
THE DOCTOR SPECTATOR BOAT
This is a great way for spectators to get amongst the action and watch their paddling friends participate in The Doctor – one of the greatest ocean paddling events in the world. This is a one way ticket from Rottnest Island to Hillarys Marina. Click on the link for more info.
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