Shaw and Partners Forster Race Week
Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd April 2022
Following on from the successful 2021 event, the 2022 Shaw and Partners Forster Race Week is planned for Thursday 21st to Saturday 23rd April 2022.
We are thrilled to have the support of MidCoast Council for the 2022 event.
| Thursday 21st April | |
| 3pm | Fenn ‘Training with the Stars’ Learn from the best in the business as they take you through the nuts and bolts of Ocean Paddling. The focus in this session will be entering and exiting the surf zone and how to hook into ocean runs. This is a free event proudly sponsored by Fenn.
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| 6pm | Shaw and Partners Welcome Dinner 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. Fundraiser for our charity Partner Gotcha4LIfe. |
| Friday 22nd April | |
| 1pm | Race 1: Shaw and Partners Nine Mile Black Head to Forster Beach 13km – Depending on wind conditions this event will run either Black Head to Forster (preferred) or Forster to Black Head covering 13km. In unfavourable conditions, we will have an alternative course. |
| 5pm | Presentation and Dinner at Thirty Three Degrees Celebrate the success of the race followed by dinner at this amazing location. Dinner Bookings essential. https://thirtythreedegrees.sydney/ |
| Saturday 23rd April | |
| 1pm | Race 2: Shaw and Partners Forster Ocean Classic Elizabeth to Forster Beach 20kmThis 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. |
| After the Race | Presentation at Forster Surf Club |
Click on the above EVENT INFORMATION button for Entry Fees, Categories, Rules and Equipment.
Bookings can be made through the Online Entry system when entering the event or simply email contact@oceanpaddler.com and we will send you an invoice.
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.
SafeTrx Tracking
SafeTrx Tracking will be used for the events. Please ensure you download and are familar with how to use the app.
