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.
Start/Finish: Nightcliff Beach
Short Course: 3.5km
Long Course: 7km
High Tide: 8:05am 6.80m
Start/Finish: East Point Beach
Short Course: 4km
Long Course: 8km
High Tide: 7:41am 6.94m
Start/Finish: Casuarina Beach - Darwin Surf Life Saving Club
Short Course: 4km
Long Course: 12km
High Tide: 8:34am 6.28m
The 2025 entry fees are as follows:
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 2025 Rules and Regulations.
Indemnity Waiver to be signed and submitted before participation.
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