A Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Event
After a successful debut in 2025, the Shaw and Partners Downwind International returns in 2026 as part of Shaw and Partners WA Race Week — now including all singles and double craft categories as well as the popular prone division.
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.
The event will start at 5pm on the evening of Thursday 19th November 2026.
Start: City Beach
Finish: Sorrento Beach
Time: 5pm
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.
Single Craft Categories
Male and Female in the following categories:
Double Craft Categories
*Age Category is based on your age as of 31st December 2026. For example a competitor who is 19 or turning 19 in the 2026 calendar year can race in the Under 19 category.
For 100 yrs and over double category the sum of both paddlers age (as at 31st Dec 2026) must be 100 years or over.
For 40yrs and under double category the sum of both paddlers age (as at 31st Dec 2026) must be 40 years or under.
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.
Categories | Early Bird | Standard | Late |
| 1st July – 15th August 2026 | 16th August to 31st October 2026 | 1st to 17th November 2026 | |
| Single Craft – U16, U19, U23yrs | $45 | $60 | $90 |
| Single Craft – all other age categories | $65 | $85 | $125 |
| Double Craft | $100 | $130 | $195 |
WA Race Week Entry Terms and Conditions apply for the Shaw and Partners Downwind International. Click here for the full entry terms and conditions.
