Entry Information
Entries to the Shaw and Partners Doctor will be capped at 400 craft.
Categories
The AORS categories will be used for The Doctor.
Primary Categories
Single Craft Categories
Male and Female in the following categories:
- Under 16 Surf Ski (≤16yrs)
- Under 19 Surf Ski (17-19yrs)
- Under 23 Surf Ski (20-23yrs)
- Open Surf Ski (24-39yrs)
- Over 40 Surf Ski (40-49yrs)
- Over 50 Surf Ski (50-59yrs)
- Over 60 Surf Ski (60-69yrs)
- Over 70 Surf Ski (70+yrs) – male only
- SLSA Spec Surf Ski (all ages)
- Prone Paddleboard (all ages)
- OC1 (all ages)
- Foils (all ages)
- SUP (all ages)
Double / Team Craft Categories
- Open Male Double Surf Ski
- Open Female Double Surf Ski
- Open Mixed Double Surf Ski
- OC2 – all genders, all ages
- OC6 – all genders, all ages
Secondary Categories
- Ski Overall Male
- Ski Overall Female
- Doubles Overall
All Ski primary category competitors are automatically entered in the Ski Overall secondary category. For example a Junior, Over 40 Ski or SLSA Spec Ski competitor is also entered in the Ski Overall secondary category. As per previous years, Oceanpaddler will use Ski Overall results when presenting results for the Ski Open results.
Category note: For prizes and awards there must be at least 5 entries in the category. Where there are less than 5 entries then those competitors will be moved to the next most relevant category.
Competitors Age
Competitors age is as of 31/12/2026. That is the age bracket the competitor is turning in the 2026 calendar year.
Competitors can only enter one primary category. For example a 50 year old entered in the SLSA Spec Ski primary category is not eligible for Over 50 Ski points and prizes, only SLSA Spec Ski primary category and Ski Overall secondary category.
Entry Fees
Entries will open 1st July 2026.
Early Bird 1st July – 15th August 2026 | Standard 16th August to 31st October 2026 | Late 1st to 17th November 2026 | |
| Single Craft – All Under 23 competitors | $140 | $170 | $220 |
| Single Craft | $200 | $230 | $300 |
| Double Craft | $300 | $360 | $450 |
| OC6 | $600 | $720 | $900 |
- Entries will be capped at 400 craft.
- Prices excludes craft transport to Rottnest Island or ferry tickets, see below.
- Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 17th November 2026. No late entries will be taken after this date.
Craft Transport to Rottnest Island Fee
This is for transport of your craft only to Rottnest Island on the barge Oceanpaddler organise. Numbers are limited. You can book this when entering online, until sold out.
- $50 for all single craft
- $70 for all double craft
Click here for information.
There is also the option to take your craft on the ferries. You will need to contact the ferry companies to check availability and pricing.
Ferry Tickets
The Ferry Ticket is not included in your entry fee. You must book your ferry ticket to Rottnest Island or arrange your own transport to Rottnest.
Click here for information on Rottnest Fast Ferries our preferred carrier.
There are other Ferry companies that also run from Hillarys Marina and Fremantle to Rottnest Island.
2025 WA Race Week Entry Terms and Conditions
By entering an Oceanpaddler event you agree to the following terms and conditions as outlined by the event organisers.
Participant Eligibility & Fitness
There may be a pre-requisite event required to participate in some Oceanpaddler events. Please check the individual event website for details.
All participants should be experienced in ocean paddling, including being sufficiently skilled and trained to undertake an ocean paddle event. All participants should be proficient in re-mounting their craft in ocean conditions. Conditions may include open ocean swells, strong wind and current.
It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure you are physically fit enough to complete the distance you have entered and to monitor your health and condition during the event, including knowing when to withdraw if you are no longer fit enough to continue.
Entry Cancellation & Refunds
If you need to cancel your entry, the following refund schedule applies for the Shaw and Partners Downwind International, Race One Twilight Dash and Shaw and Partners Doctor events:
- 50% refund issued on entry fee up to 11.59pm AEST, 19th October 2026
- No refund provided after 11.59pm AEST, 19th October 2026.
- Additional purchases, including barge transport, merchandise and event products, are non-refundable.
- Barge transport fees are non-refundable in the event of course modification or cancellation, as this cost is committed in advance by the race organisers.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to contact@oceanpaddler.com. Refunds will be processed to the original payment method within a reasonable timeframe.
Refund Protection (Race Roster)
In addition to the cancellation policy above, Refund Protection is an optional third-party product offered at checkout (where available) and is provided and administered solely by Race Roster. This may allow you to claim a fuller refund in eligible circumstances not covered by our standard policy.
All claims, approvals, and outcomes are governed by Race Roster’s terms, eligibility criteria, and processes. The organisers have no control over or responsibility for outcomes under Refund Protection.
Refund Protection must be purchased at the time of entry and cannot be added after registration is complete.
Refund Protection purchased through Race Roster is a participant-based protection product and does not guarantee refunds in the event of organiser cancellation, postponement, or force majeure unless specifically covered under the provider’s terms.
Participants are encouraged to read the full Race Roster Refund Protection terms and conditions before purchasing.
Refund Protection operates independently of and does not limit rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
For details on the program, eligibility, and how to submit a claim, visit the Race Roster support page: https://help.raceroster.com/en-us/knowledge-base/managing-my-race-roster-registration-refund-protection
Entry Transfers
Entry transfers are not permitted. Entries are non-transferable and cannot be sold, assigned, or transferred to another person under any circumstances.
Under no circumstance are you to give your race number to another person. The safety of our athletes is paramount and we must ensure we have the correct details of all participants. Violation of this rule will result in the immediate disqualification of both parties.
Entry Deferrals
Entry deferrals to future events are not offered.
Event Cancellation, Postponement & Force Majeure
In the event that the race cannot proceed due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of government, pandemics, or other circumstances beyond the organiser’s reasonable control (force majeure), the following applies:
- 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.
- In some circumstances, the event may be cancelled entirely.
- No refunds will be issued in any of these circumstances, including in the event of cancellation.
Liability for Associated Costs
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the organisers, sponsors or stakeholders are not liable for indirect or consequential costs incurred by participants, including but not limited to travel, accommodation, equipment, or third-party expenses. This includes if the event is rescheduled or cancelled.
Insurance
The event organiser, Ocean Paddler, holds public liability insurance. This does not include or cover personal accident insurance for competitors.
All other insurances, including personal accident cover, are the sole responsibility of the competitor.
Australian Consumer Law
Nothing in this policy is intended to exclude, restrict, or modify any rights you may have under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), including the Australian Consumer Law. Where applicable law implies guarantees that cannot be excluded, our liability is limited to the extent permitted by law.
Contact
For all enquiries regarding this policy, please contact us in writing at contact@oceanpaddler.com