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 14th June 2025 

Nightcliff Beach Loop

Check-In: 6:45am | Safety Brief: 7:00am | Ocean Paddle: 7:30am

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

High Tide: 8:05am 6.80m

EVENT 1 MAP

Event 2 - Saturday 12th July 2025

East Point Beach Loop

Check-In: 6:45am | Safety Brief: 7:00am | Ocean Paddle: 7:30am

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

High Tide: 7:41am 6.94m

EVENT 2 MAP

Event 3 - Saturday 13th September 2025

Darwin SLSC, Casuarina Beach Loop

Check in: 7:00am | Safety Brief: 7:15am | Ocean Paddle: 7:45am

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

High Tide: 8:34am 6.28m

EVENT 3 MAP

General Info 

The 2025 entry fees are as follows: 

• Series Entry - $40.00 per person, this allows competitors to compete in all three (3) events. Series entries close 4th June 2025.
• 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, we only accept Credit Card payments on the day.  

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.

Previous Results

2024 Beach & Paddle Series - 
VIEW RESULTS HERE!

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!