Shaw and Partners WA Race Week
November 2026
The Shaw and Partners Doctor will be held on Saturday 21st November 2026.
The 2026 Shaw and Partners WA Race Week is shaping up to be another spectacular celebration of ocean paddling, bringing together the world’s best athletes and passionate paddlers of all levels.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Western Australia’s coastline, the event will once again showcase a diverse range of disciplines and race formats for the paddling community.
Please see list of events below. Further events may be added to the program so keep an eye on the website for updates.Â
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.
Please note that additional events may be added to the program.
Shaw and Partners Downwind International
Thursday 19th November 2026
5pm City Beach to Sorrento Beach
Shaw and Partners Doctor
Saturday 21st November 2026
Rottnest Island to Sorrento Beach
Fenn West Coast Downwinder IOP Event
Saturday 28th November 2026
2pm Fremantle to Sorrento Beach.Â
An Indian Ocean Paddlers (IOP) event.
Click here for more comprehensive information on each event.Â
Shaw and Partners Downwind International
Sunday 22nd November 2026
2pm City Beach to Sorrento Beach
Prone Paddleboard & Double Event
Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski Series
Tuesday 24th November 2026
5pm Fremantle to City Beach
Race One Twilight Dash
Wednesday 25th November 2026
5pm Watermans to Sorrento Beach
Prone Paddleboard & U16 Surf Ski Event
Dr Benjamin Hewitt Sunset Surfski SeriesÂ
Thursday 26th November 2026
5pm Fremantle to City Beach
Shaw and Partners Dash for Cash
Friday 27th November 2026
7am Sorrento Beach
Single Surf Ski Sprint Event
Shaw and Partners Doctor
Saturday 28th November 2026
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. Â
- 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.





