Shaw and Partners WA Race Week
22nd - 29th November 2025
Entries open 1st July 2025!
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.
- The Shaw and Partners Doctor, Dash for Cash, Downwnd International and Race One Twilight Dash and overall WA Race Week is organised by Oceanpaddler.
- The Fenn West Coast Downwind is organised by Indian Ocean Paddlers (IOP).
- The Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surf Ski Series is organised by City of Perth SLSC.




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+ |