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 13 July 2024 

East Point Beach Loop

Check-In: 8:30am | Safety Brief: 8:45am | Ocean Paddle: 9:00am

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

High Tide: 11:15am 6.3m

• EVENT 1 RESULTS

EVENT 1 MAP

Event 2 - Saturday 27 July 2024

Nightcliff Beach Loop

Check-In: 8:00am |Safety Brief: 8:15am |Ocean Paddle: 8:30am

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

High Tide – 10:00am 6.9m

• RESULTS EVENT 2

EVENT 2 MAP

Event 3 - Saturday 24 August 2024

Darwin SLSC, Casuarina Beach Loop

Check-In: 7:15am | Safety Brief: 7:20am | Ocean Paddle: 7:45am

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

High Tide - 08:50am 7.4m

• RESULTS EVENT 3

EVENT 3 MAP

General Info 

The 2024 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 13th of July 2024.
• Individual Event Entry - $15.00 per person, entries close at 9pm on the Thursday prior to the event.
• Group Entry - $60 for a 6 person crew/craft. 
• 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 will be provided on the day.

Click here to read the 2024 Rules and Regulations.

Previous Results

2023 Beach & Paddle Series - 
VIEW RESULTS HERE!

2022 Beach & Paddle Series -
VIEW RESULTS HERE!

2021 Beach & Paddle Series -
VIEW RESULTS HERE!

2020 Beach & Paddle Series -
VIEW RESULTS HERE!