WA Race Week

Shaw and Partners WA Race Week

22nd - 29th November 2025

Entries open 1st July 2025! 

The biggest, richest and most exciting week of surf ski racing.

The 2025 Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is set to be an unmissable celebration of ocean paddling, bringing together the world’s best athletes and passionate paddlers of all levels.

Held along Western Australia’s stunning coastline, the week features a packed schedule of exciting races, social events, and the iconic Shaw and Partners Doctor, with over $200,000 in Cash and Prizes on offer.

New events and disciplines will be introduced in 2025, including the Shaw and Partners Downwind International, a dedicated Double and Prone Paddleboard event, adding even more variety and excitement to the week.

Whether you’re competing or spectating, Shaw and Partners WA Race Week delivers an unforgettable experience filled with competition, community, and coastal adventure.

Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is a mini-series within the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series, where points are awarded across particular events with overall champions crowned across the categories. Click here for further information.

Fenn West Coast Downwinder IOP Event

Saturday 22nd November 

2pm Fremantle to Sorrento Beach

Shaw and Partners Downwind International

Sunday 23rd November

2pm City Beach to Sorrento

Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series #2

Tuesday 25th November

5pm Fremantle to City Beach

Race One Twilight Dash

Wednesday 26th November

5pm Watermans to Sorrento Beach

Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series #3

Thursday 27th November

5pm Fremantle to City Beach

Shaw and Partners Dash for Cash

Friday 28th November

7am Sorrento Beach

Shaw and Partners Doctor

Saturday 29th November

Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach

The individual events are run by a number of organisations as listed below.  Information on each event can be found on the individual event websites.  

Fenn West Coast Downwinder$25,000
Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series Race #2$5,000
Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series Race #3$5,000
Shaw and Partners Dash for Cash$15,000
Shaw and Partners Doctor + Race One Hot Spot$50,000

Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Bonus Prize Money & Prizes

‘Win a Ski and Paddle a Day in WA’  Giveaway – 7 Skis & Paddles to be won

$80,000+

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