The 2026 Program will be updated here.
Check out the 2025 Program below.
The Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is proudly supported by City of Joondalup.
Registrations for WA Race Week will take place during the week. The final oppurtunity to register will be on Friday at per timings above.
Event Briefing for The Doctor will take place at 6.00pm at Sorrento SLSC. All competitors are required to attend please.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you register on Friday night and decide not to do the race you must call or text Oceanpaddler on 0422 554 965 to advise you have withdrawn.
Ferry to Rottnest Island
Competitors travel to Rottnest Island by ferry. This takes approx 40mins.
Rottnest Fast Ferries are our preferred Ferry carrier. The ferry departs from Hillarys Marina at 7.30. You must book directly with Rottnest Fast Ferries. Click here for more info.
There are other ferry companies also available to get to Rottnest Island.
We want all competitors to be on Rottnest Island as early as possible as the event may start anytime depending on shipping movements and conditions. You must be there by 10am.
When you Arrive On Rottnest Island
When you arrive on Rottnest you must get your craft off the barge. The barge will be at the Main Jetty where the ferry arrives. You are responsible for looking after your own craft.
You can install your rudders at the Main Jetty and paddle over (south) to Army Jetty where the start will be. We will direct you when to do this.
Race Check-In & Equipment Check on Rottnest Island
All competitors will need to be on Rottnest Island and checked-in by 10am.
You must check-in via the iPads. We will commence this on the 7.30am Rottnest Fast Ferries and then continue on the island.
Any competitor that fails to check-in before 10am will be disqualified and unable to race.
You must show your mandatory equipment.
Make sure you take the following to Rottnest Island:
Take minimal gear as what you take to Rottnest you will need to paddle back with! Do not take anything other than what you are paddling in or what can be thrown away on Rottnest as we are unable to bring any gear back to the mainland. Please ensure you use rubbish bins at Rottnest.
There will be equipment scrutineering on Rottnest Island. Any competitor that does not abide by the stated Rules and Equipment requirements will be automatically disqualified and prohibited from racing.
Race Briefing
This will take place prior to the start at Army Jetty. See map below. The time will be advised once you are on Rottnest Island.
Start Location
Army Jetty, Thompson Bay, Rottnest Island. See map below
The race will start immediately in front of the Army Jetty. The course will pass to the South of both Phillip Rock and Centaur Reef South Cardinal Marker. After rounding the Centaur Reef South Cardinal Marker it will be a direct line to Sorrento Beach. The details of the finish will be explained at the briefing. Check the Course page.
Start Times
The start time is dependent on shipping movements and conditions and can take place anytime from 10am onwards. Therefore please ensure you get to Rottnest Island as early as possible and have checked in by 10am.
Start waves will be communicated at the race briefing on Friday night and on Saturday.
Finish Location
Sorrento Beach, outside Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club. Food and drinks available. Please support the club that supports our event and join us for dinner and drinks.
Presentations
Approx 6.00pm at Sorrento SLSC.
Oceanpaddler contacts during the event:
Oceanpaddler Mobile: 0422 554 965
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