Events

Oceanpaddler runs a swag of events each year, with the focus on getting people off the couch and into the ocean … well, on it anyway. Take a look at the events we have lined up for you …

Australian Ocean Racing Series (AORS)

The AORS is a national ocean racing series attracting competitors across a number of ocean racing disciplines including Ocean skis, Surf skis, Stand Up Paddleboards, Racing Boards, Outrigger Canoes, Plastic skis and Sea Kayaks.

The series will travel around the country to Australia’s most popular beaches showcasing men and women competing in a variety of categories in the only ocean racing series of its kind.

CYWOTChoose Your Weapon Ocean Tri (CYWOT)

Series of 3 Events: Saturday 10th September, 15th October and 5th November 2011

“The ultimate test of endurance and skill for ocean athletes”.

Starting this spring the all new ocean racing experience. RUNNING, SWIMMING and PADDLING. A series of 3 races held at Collaroy on Sydney Northern Beaches. Each race comprises of running, swimming and paddling disciplines. Choose your paddling weapon!

Fenn Cup

14th January 2012, Sydney Northern Beaches NSW

Held on Sydney’s Northern Beaches at Long Reef Surf Life Saving Club.

‘The Doctor’

21st January 2012, Perth WA

Australia’s most exciting ocean paddling event  from Rottnest Island to the mainland (or vice versa depending on wind conditions). Approximately 23 kilometer of ocean paddling. This event has a two day window to allow for the best downwind racing conditions. The race may run the other way to take advantage of strong offshore winds that may prevail as it did in 2010. Race course and time will be decided on Friday evening at the pre race briefing.

Finn Kayaks Coastal Challenge

22nd January 2012, Perth WA

Day 2 event of the Doctor Festival of racing, the Finn Kayaks Coastal Challenge (FKCC) is a teams coastal relay event from Freemantle to Sorrento Beach, Perth WA.

Bridge To Beach

18th March 2012

Paddle your way across Sydney Harbour in this must-do event. Starting from Sydney Harbour Bridge, competitors will paddle across the harbour to finish at Manly Whalf. Be a member of the excited throng in the midst of the world’s most beautiful harbour.