After a successful debut in 2025, the Shaw and Partners Downwind International returns in 2026 as part of Shaw and Partners WA Race Week — now including all singles and double craft categories as well as the popular prone division.
Competitors will take full advantage of Perth’s world-renowned sea breezes and classic downwind conditions in a fast, fun and challenging race along the spectacular WA coastline.
The Course
Start: City Beach
Finish: Sorrento Beach
Time: 5pm
Distance: 12km
The course will stay within 200m of the beach and will be marked by a buoy at Trigg which competitors must pass to the right of.
The event will start at 5pm on the evening of Thursday 19th November 2026.
U16 to Masters
Use the link below for the full entry terms and conditions.
Standard: 16th August to 31st October 2026
Late: 1st to 17th November 2026
Single Craft – U16, U19, U23yrs $45-$90
Single Craft – all other age categories $65-$125
Double Craft $100-$195
- Hi-vis vest
- Goggles
- Board or ski
- Water
- Towel
