Oceanpaddler runs a swag of events each year, with the focus on getting people off the couch and into the ocean.
August to December 2026
Australia
The AORS is a national ocean racing series attracting competitors across a number of ocean racing disciplines including. The series will travel around the country to Australia’s most popular beaches showcasing men and women competing in a variety of categories in the only ocean racing series of its kind.
Moved to August / September 2026 - Date Coming Soon!
Sydney Harbour, NSW
Paddle your way across Sydney Harbour in this must-do event. Starting from Sydney Harbour Bridge, competitors will paddle across the harbour to finish at Manly Wharf. Be a member of the excited throng in the midst of the world’s most beautiful harbour.
2026 Date Coming Soon!
Sydney Northern Beaches, NSW
“The Chucky” will be held in memory of our great friend Charles Stewart, who passed away in January 2016 from a heart attack after finishing an Ocean Paddling session. Charles was instrumental in bringing sports like ours to the public through TV productions via The Wide World of Sports where he worked in the early days, through to coverage of trips like Ningaloo Dreaming and Hamilton Island.
2026 Date Coming Soon!
Sydney Northern Beaches, NSW
The longest-running ocean paddling event in the country with plenty of history and lots of fun.
21st to 28th November 2026
Perth, WA
Five downwind paddling events held over one week to find the ultimate champion.
Fenn West Coast Downwinder, Dr Ben Hewitt Sunset Surf Ski Series Race #1 and #2, Shaw and Partners Dash for Cash and the Shaw and Partners Doctor.
2026 date coming soon!
Sorrento Beach, Perth, WA
Shaw and Partners WA Race Week new event specifically for Double Surf Ski and Prone Paddleboards.
Wednesday 25th November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, WA
The Doctor is Australia’s most exciting ocean paddling event from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach (or vice versa depending on wind conditions). Approximately 28km of ocean paddling.
Friday 27th November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
A series of exciting surf ski sprints held at Sorrento Beach the day prior to The Doctor.
Saturday 28th November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
The Doctor is Australia’s most exciting ocean paddling event from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach (or vice versa depending on wind conditions). Approximately 28km of ocean paddling.
29th November 2024
Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
A series of exciting surf ski sprints held at Sorrento Beach the day prior to The Doctor.
