The 2026 Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach will be held in August/September 2026, following a move from its traditional February date. The exact date will be confirmed soon — please keep an eye on our website for updates.
The 11km ocean paddle from Blue Point Reserve to Manly Wharf is open to the following categories:
Please note there must be at least 5 competitors/teams to create a category. If there is less than 5 competitors/teams per category only first place will be awarded.
NOTE: All competitors entering in the Single Surf Ski Age categories are automatically entered in the Open Ski category. For example a 45-year-old Ski Paddler enters the 40-49yrs category, he will also be entered in the Open Ski category.
Age Category Information
The age category is based on your age as of the 31/12/2026. That is the age bracket you are turning in the 2026 calendar year.
Entry fees for 2026 will be updated soon.
2026 Event timeline will be updated soon.
Online entries will close at 12pm on Friday 21st February 2025.
Late entries on Saturday 22nd February 2023 will be taken at the Oceanpaddler warehouse 12/410 Pittwater Rd, North Manly between 12 and 2pm only – we will not take late entries after 2pm.
There will be no entries taken on race day.
Registration will be open on Saturday at Oceanpaddler warehouse between 12 and 4pm as well as Sunday. See the Event timeline above.
| 2025 Entry Fees | Early Bird (up to and including 26th Jan) | Standard Entry (27th Jan to 21st Feb) | Late Entry (entry on Sat 22nd Feb) |
| Single Craft | $65.00 | $85.00 | $120.00 |
| Double Craft & Coastal Rower Double (per craft) | $90.00 | $120.00 | $180.00 |
| Coastal Rower Quad (per craft) | $180.00 | $240.00 | $360.00 |
Entry Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Entry cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the event date when a refund (less 20% administration fee) will be made. Refunds will not be given after this date. Please send requests for refunds in writing to contact@oceanpaddler.com.
In the event that the race cannot proceed due to adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, every effort will be made to provide an alternative race course on the scheduled race day. If this is not possible, the event may be rescheduled to a later date. Please note that no refunds will be issued under these circumstances.
Below is the draft event timetable. All event times are subject to change.
Saturday 22nd February 12 to 4pm | Registration at Oceanpaddler Warehouse Unit 12 / 410 Pittwater Rd North manly Registration can be done on either Saturday or Sunday. All competitors must sign off their name and collect their timing chip at registration prior to the start of race. If you register on Saturday you will not need to line up on Sunday. Please do not turn up before 12pm to register as we will not be ready. Late entries will only be taken from 12pm to 2pm – no later. |
Sunday 23rd February 6.00-7.00am | Registration opens at Start Location – Blues Point Reserve All competitors must sign off their name and collect their timing chip at registration prior to the start of race. If you have done this on Saturday you do not need to line up on Sunday. |
| 7.10am | Event Briefing at start location – Blues Point Reserve |
| 7.30am onwards | Competitors access the water in start wave order as listed below following the direction of officials. |
| from approx 7.45 am | Start – Start waves will be provided at race briefing |
| 8.45am | Expected first finishers at the western side of Manly Wharf |
| Starting Approx 10:00 to 10.30am | Presentations at Felons Brewing Co, Manly ( Eastern side of Manly Wharf) |
All competitors must wear a:
Recommended Equipment
In any life-threatening emergency call 000.
All competitors must abide by the following event rules:
If you wish to hire a craft please contact Oceanpaddler on 0422 554 965 or contact@oceanpaddler.com
For the tenth year running, Shaw and Partners Financial Services has generously committed to match, dollar for dollar, donations made to the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach event, raising much needed funding for Fragile X Association of Australia*.
If we as a paddling community can raise over $10,000, Shaw and Partners will match this with another $10,000. This means that for every $1 that you donate, you are in fact, effectively donating $2 and your donation is tax deductible.
This will help fund the specialist family support service offered to Fragile X families across Australia.
Participants can donate to Fragile X when entering online.
*Donations will be matched to a cap of $10,000
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