Oceanpaddler runs a swag of events each year, with the focus on getting people off the couch and into the ocean.
September 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.
Saturday 12th September 2026
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.
Sunday 13th September 2026
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.
31st October 2026
Sydney Northern Beaches, NSW
The longest-running ocean paddling event in the country with plenty of history and lots of fun.
19th - 22nd November 2026
Perth, WA
The ultimate week of downwind ocean paddling in Perth, Western Australia.
Thursday 19th November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, WA
An event of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week, with some exciting changes for 2026!
Friday 20th November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, WA
An event of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week. Fast and furious 2km Paddleboard and Surf Ski sprint twilight race.
21st November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
An event of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
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.
22nd November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
An event of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
Giving our Nippers the chance to learn from the very best — only at Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
November 2026
Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia
A series of exciting surf ski sprints held at Sorrento Beach the day prior to The Doctor.
