Shaw and Partners Forster Race Week
Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd April 2023
Photos from the weekend are now available.
1. Click the link
2. Click on any of the 3 galleries
3. Click Facial Recognition
4. Load a selfie and you will see the photos you feature in
Note – a hat and sunnies and distance may mean you don’t find all so scroll through and re-live the moment and see if you find any more!
First photo is $19.90 and 2nd onwards is just $9.95
The Shaw and Partners Forster Race Week on the Barrington Coast will take place from the 21st to 23rd April 2023.
The 2023 program will have the paddling events on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April, with social functions commencing on Friday 21st April.
For information on Categories, Race Entry Fees, Rules and Equipment click on the EVENT INFORMATION page.
Program
The updated program is below as of the 21st April 2023.
Please note that the Sunday race Forster Ocean Classic will start at 11am at Forster Beach.
| Time | Events | Location |
| Friday 21st April 2023 | ||
| 6.00pm | Shaw and Partners Welcome Dinner | The Sicilian, Forster Beach |
| Saturday 22nd April 2023 | ||
| 10.00am -12.00pm | Registration for both races | Forster Beach Event Hub |
| 12.30pm | Race Briefing | Forster Beach |
| 1.00pm | Race 1: Shaw and Partners Nine Mile Forster Beach to Black Head Beach 13km | Start: Forster Beach Finish: Black Head Beach |
| After Race. Time TBC | Presentations back at Forster | Forster Beach Event Hub |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 | ||
| 09.30am-10.30am | Registration and Event Check In | Elizabeth Beach see map below. |
| 10.30am | Race Briefing | Elizabeth Beach |
| 11.00am | Race 2: Shaw and Partners Forster Ocean Classic Elizabeth to Forster Beach 20km | Start: Elizabeth Beach Finish: Forster Beach |
| After race | Presentations | Forster Beach |
Race 2 Sunday 23rd April
Registration and Check In Location
Please park in the Elizabeth Beach Carpark located to the north of Pacific Palms Surf Club on Lakeside Cres. Registration and race check in will take place here. Not at the surf club.
| Friday 21st April 2023 | |
| 6pm |
Shaw and Partners Welcome Dinner at The Sicilian, Forster Beach. Join us for a welcome dinner and drinks at The Sicilian, located on Forster Main Beach. Ocean racing star-studded guest speaker panel, 3-course meal and drinks. $25 per ticket available to purchase during online entry or by emailing Oceanpaddler – until sold out. |
| Saturday 22nd April 2023 | |
| ** Approx 1pm | Race 1: Shaw and Partners Nine Mile Black Head to Forster Beach (or reverse) 13km. Depending on wind conditions this event will run either Forster to Black Head or reverse covering 13km. In unfavourable conditions, we will have an alternative course. **Start time will be based on wind conditions and may start anytime from 10am |
| Sunday 23rd April 2023 | |
| **Approx 1pm | Race 2: Shaw and Partners Forster Ocean Classic Elizabeth to Forster Beach (or reverse) 20km. This event will run from Elizabeth Beach to Forster Beach. Should wind be unfavourable the course will be run in reverse, use the Blackhead to Forster Course, triangular course off Forster or in extreme conditions Wallis Lake. **Start time will be based on wind conditions and may start anytime from 10am |
Tickets available to be purchased when entering the event online or by emailing Oceanpaddler.
SafeTrx Tracking
SafeTrx Tracking will be used for the events. Please ensure you download and are familar with how to use the app.
Friday Night Presentation and Dinner
Thirty Three Degrees
1 Palm Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428
Friday 22nd April – 5pm onwards
Join us on Friday 5pm onwards for the Shaw and Partners Nine Mile presentations and the Forster Ocean Classic Race 2 briefing.
Thirty Three Degrees is an Iconic Restaurant on the banks of Wallis Lake. It is the home of East 33 Oysters and one of our favourite locations when visiting this region. Make sure you book in advance through the link below. We suggest to make a dinner booking at 6pm following the presentations.
