A Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Event
Introducing a brand-new addition to the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week: the Shaw and Partners Downwind International with $30,000 in Cash and Prizes up for grabs.
For the first time ever we will see a dedicated event for prone paddleboards and double surf skis showcasing these two disciplines. The race will take advantage of Perth’s world-renowned sea breezes and downwind conditions. The event offers a fast, fun, and challenging race along the stunning WA coastline on the afternoon of Sunday 23rd November.
Prone athletes can compete on either 12ft or 10’6 SLSA spec prone paddleboards, while double surf ski teams can enter in men’s, women’s, mixed, SLSA spec ski and combined age categories, offering a division for every pairing.
*Please note that this race is not included in the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Point Score.
After a successful debut in 2025, the event is back again as an exciting feature of the 2026 Shaw and Partners WA Race Week – the Shaw and Partners Downwind International.
This unique event brings together prone paddleboards and double surf skis in a dedicated showcase for these two high-energy disciplines. Competitors will take full advantage of Perth’s world-renowned sea breezes and classic downwind conditions in a fast, fun and challenging race along the spectacular WA coastline.
Prone athletes can compete on either 12ft or 10’6 SLSA-spec paddleboards, while double surf ski teams can enter across a wide range of divisions including men’s, women’s, mixed, SLSA-spec ski and combined age categories – ensuring an option for every pairing.
The Shaw and Partners Downwind International continues to deliver an action-packed addition to WA Race Week, celebrating teamwork, endurance and pure downwind speed.
Start: City Beach
Finish: Sorrento Beach
Distance: 12km
The course will stay within 200m of the beach and will be marked by a buoy at Trigg which competitors must pass to the right of.
Age Category is based on your age as of 31st December 2026.
Please note that the below categories reflect those offered in 2025 and may be updated for the 2026 event.
Prone Paddleboard Categories
Boards can be up to and including 12’ft or must be SLSA 10’6 where specified for that category as outlined below.
For prize giving – Open Male and Open Female categories includes everyone in that gender, across all board sizes and age groups. For example, if an 23yrs & over Female is 1st across the line in the females, she will be awarded 1st place in the Open Female category. Likewise, a SLSA Spec board female or male competitor, of any age can win the Open category in their gender.
Double Surf Ski Categories
For prize giving – Open teams include all age and SLSA spec ski categories applicable to their gender. For example, if a 100yrs & over combined age category all male team is the first all male team across the line, they will win the Open Male category and be eligible for that prize. Likewise if a SLSA Spec Ski mixed team is the first mixed team across the line they will win the Open Mixed category and be eligible for that prize.
Important note on Categories
There must be at least 5 competitors in your category to be eligible for prize money and prizes. Where there are less than 5, those competitors will be moved to the Open category.
Click here for the Rules & Equipment for this event.
Entry Fee information coming soon.
Early Bird 1st July – 15th August 2025 | Standard Entry 16th August – 31st October 2025 | Late Entry 1st November – 19th November 2025 | |
Entry fee per person | $50 | $75 | $100 |
Entries will open early July.
WA Race Week Entry Terms and Conditions apply for the Shaw and Partners International Downwind. Click here.
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