This series is all about participation and encouraging residents to get out on the water or come down to the beach to enjoy Darwin’s beautiful dry season conditions; all under the supervision of our experienced surf lifesavers.

The series offers participants a variety of short and long ocean paddle courses and a number of beach runs along some beautiful coastlines. 

The ocean paddles are suitable for sea kayaks, dragon boats, ocean skis, outrigger canoes, stand up paddleboards, surf skis and surfboats - other craft are eligible if deemed suitable by SLSNT. Participants in the ocean paddles must be at least 15 years of age and be proficient swimmers. 

 

Event 1 - Saturday 24 June 2023 

East Point Beach Loop

High Tide – 1000hrs 6.31m
Check-In: 8:45am | Safety Brief: 9:15am | Ocean Paddle: 9:30am

Start/Finish: East Point Beach
Short Course: 4km
Long Course: 8km

REGISTER FOR EVENT 1 & 2023 SERIES HERE

EVENT 1 MAP

Event 2 - Saturday 22 July 2023

Nightcliff Beach Loop

High Tide – 0905hrs 6.76m
Check-In: 8:00am |Safety Brief: 8:15am |Ocean Paddle: 8:30am

**Please note times have been updated

Start/Finish: Nightcliff Beach                
Short Course:
3.5km              
Long Course: 7km 

REGISTER FOR EVENT 2

EVENT 2 MAP

Event 3 - Saturday 19 August 2023

Darwin SLSC, Casuarina Beach Loop

High Tide - 0810hrs 7.05m
Check-In: 7:15am | Safety Brief: 7:30am | Ocean Paddle: 7:45am

**Please note times have been updated

Start/Finish: Casuarina Beach - Darwin Surf Life Saving Club
Short Course:
4km                      
Long Course:
12km

REGISTER FOR EVENT 3

EVENT 3 MAP 

General Info 

The 2023 entry fees are as follows: 

  • Series Entry - $40.00 per person, this allows competitors to compete in all three (3) events. Series entries close Thursday 22 June 2023.
  • Individual Event Entry - $15.00 per person, entries close at 9pm on the Thursday prior to the event.
  • Late registrations - $25.00 per person, must be paid in cash on the day of event only.  

All competitors must wear a SLSNT Hi-Visibility Shirt when on the water, these can be purchased from SLSNT for $25.00.
*If you already own a SLSNT Hi-Vis T-Shirt, and it is is in good condition, there is no need to purchase another.

Click here to read the 2023 Rules and Regulations.

 

Current Results 

Results Pending! 

Previous Results

2022 Beach & Paddle Series -
VIEW RESULTS HERE!

2021 Beach & Paddle Series -
VIEW RESULTS HERE!

2020 Beach & Paddle Series -
VIEW RESULTS HERE!