18th - 25th November 2023
The biggest and richest surf ski paddling week in history!
Program
The full 2023 Program will be released soon to include all events and social activities. The event dates are listed below. Program subject to change.
| Time | Activity | Location |
| Saturday 18th November 2023 | ||
  | Hosted by Indian Ocean Paddlers.24km downwind race from Port Beach, Fremantle to Sorrento Beach | Approx 2pm Port Beach, Fremantle to Sorrento Beach |
| Tuesday 21st November 2023 | ||
 | Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series Race 1 Hosted by City of Perth SLSC. | 5pm Port Beach, Fremantle to City Beach |
| Wednesday 22nd November 2023 | ||
 | 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. | Afternoon City of Perth SLSC |
| Thursday 23rd November 2023 | ||
| Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series Race 2 Hosted by City of Perth SLSC. | 5pm Port Beach, Fremantle to City Beach |
| Friday 24th November 2023 | ||
 | Shaw and Partners Dash for Cash Surf Ski Sprint Race. | Morning Sorrento Beach |
| Saturday 25th November 2023 | ||
 | The Finale of the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week. 27km from Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach. | Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach |
18th – 25th November 2023
The biggest and richest surf ski paddling week in history!
The Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is proudly sponsored by the City of Joondalup.
Latest News
The full day to day program of activities and events taking place during the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
ONLINE ENTRY WA RACE WEEK
Follow the links below to enter the Shaw and Partners WA Race Week.
The Doctor has sold out having reached the maximum capacity. You can join the wait list by clicking on the link below.
Please note that “Full Series” in the participant listing includes The Doctor and 2 x Sunset Surf Ski Series races. It does NOT include the Fenn West Coast Downwinder. You must enter that race via the link above.
Prize money for the 2022 Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is listed below.
Prize money for the 2023 event will be updated closer to the event.
| Fenn West Coast Downwinder | $25,000 |
| Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series #1 | $5,000 |
| Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series #2 | $5,000 |
| Shaw and Partners Dash for Cash | $15,000 |
| Shaw and Partners Doctor | $55,000 |
| Bonus Jackpot – Breaking The Doctor Record* | $60,000 |
| Shaw and Partners WA Race Week Overall Points | $100,000 |
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 |
