18th - 25th November 2023
The biggest, richest and most exciting week of surf ski racing is back in 2023.
5 EVENTS IN 1 WEEK
$180,000+ in CASH & PRIZES
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Entries for The Doctor will be capped at 700 entries.
When you select the ENTER button you will be redirected to the registration home page. Ensure you read all the information on the home page prior to registering for the events. (If viewing from a mobile device, scroll down to read the information).
If entering a DOUBLE only one participant is required to select and pay for double entry to the events. Both participant details will need to be completed.
If you miss out on booking the barge for transport of your craft to Rottnest Island for The Doctor event during the registration, please use the link above to add your name to the waitlist.
The Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is proudly sponsored by the City of Joondalup.
| 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 a Day in WA’ Giveaway – 7 Skis to be won | $80,000 |
WA Race Week Program
*** The program will be updated and may be subject to change.
The Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is a collaboration of events held over a week in Perth, Western Australia. The race week is a mini series within the Shaw and Partners Australian Ocean Racing Series, where points are awarded for each event with overall champions crowned across the categories.
WA Race Week is made possible by the ongoing support of Shaw and Partners Financial Services who are the naming sponsors of WA Race Week and the Australian Ocean Racing Series.
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 and overall WA Race Week is organised by Oceanpaddler.
- The Fenn West Coast Downwind is organised by Indian Ocean Paddlers.
- The Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surf Ski Series is organised by City of Perth SLSC.
**** Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series Race 1 is on Thursday 16th November, and is not part of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week but is an event of the Australian Ocean Racing Series. Click here to enter Race 1.
Saturday 18th November 2023
Tuesday 21st & Thursday 23rd November 2023
Friday 24th November 2023
Saturday 25th November 2023
Friday 24th November 2023
EVENT WEBSITEThe Doctor 2023 Start Time
The Doctor event on Saturday 25th November 2023 will be starting earlier than previous years. All competitors will need to be checked in on Rottnest Island (start location) by 10am. If travelling to Rottnest Island with Rottnest Fast Ferries (our preferred ferry) ensure you book the 7.30am ferry departing from Hillarys Marina. Click here for ferry information.
You must enter all 4 or 5 race week events applicable to your category to go into the draw. We will provide the days and times we will be drawing the Ski Giveaway when we release the final program. You must be present at the time of the draw to receive the ski.
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The full day to day program of activities and events taking place during the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
Program of Events
Click on the WA RACE WEEK PROGRAM button above for the full day to day program.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| Saturday 19th November 2022 | ||
2pm Race Start
| Hosted by In dian Ocean Paddlers.24km downwind race from Port Beach, Fremantle to Sorrento Beach. | Port Beach, Fremantle to Sorrento Beach |
| Sunday 20th November 2022 | ||
| 4pm | Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Welcome BBQ FREE event for WA Race Week competitors. Finally after 2 years the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is back! Help us celebrate the return of a great week of paddling in WA. | Sorrento SLSC |
| Monday 21st November 2022 | ||
| 7 – 9.30am | Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Surf Ski Clinics Hosted by event sponsors and star athletes followed by Free Breakfast at Sorrento SLSC, proudly sponsored by Shaw and Partners. | Sorrento SLSC |
| Tuesday 22nd November 2022 | ||
5pm Race Start |
Hosted by City of Perth SLSC. | Port Beach, Fremantle to City Beach |
| Wednesday 23rd November 2022 | ||
| 4pm | Shaw and Partners Nipper Clinic with the Legends of Surf Life Saving A FREE 90min clinic for Nippers with the Legends of Surf Life Saving. Numbers are capped at 500 so please book early.
| City of Perth SLSC |
| Thursday 24th November 2022 | ||
5pm Race Start |
Hosted by City of Perth SLSC. | Port Beach, Fremantle to City Beach |
| Friday 25th November 2022 | ||
| 8am |
Plus FREE Breakfast (9am-10am) for WA Race Week competitors. $15,000 Cash up for grabs in the richest surf ski sprint race in the world. Presentations will take place immediately after the event on the beach. | Sorrento Beach |
| Rego @ 4.00 – 6.00pm Briefing @ 6pm | Registration and Compulsory Briefing for the Shaw and Partners Doctor. | Sorrento SLSC |
| Saturday 26th November 2022 | ||
The Finale of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week. 27km from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach. | Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach | |
| After race | Food and drinks to celebrate after the race at Sorrento Surf Club. | Sorrento SLSC |
| From approx 6pm | Presentations for the Shaw and Partners Doctor and WA Race Week. | Sorrento SLSC |
