(Posted - 02 Dec 2009)
The Doctor is Australia’s greatest ocean paddling event, held every year in Perth incorporating the Surf Ski World Cup part of the World Surf Ski Series. There are 2 exciting races over the weekend.
Race 1 ‘the Doctor’ Surf Ski World Cup is a 28km downwind race from Rottnest Island to Hillarys Marina. Competitors make their way over to Rottnest Island by ferry then paddle back across the open water as the “Fremantle Doctor" blows in from the west ensuring spectacular downwind conditions.
Race 2 hots up with the State of Origin and International Teams Challenge which is raced along Perth’s scenic coastline from Fremantle to Hillarys Marina, where relay teams of two compete head to head over 25km.
The event is open to Surf Ski’s, Outrigger Canoes (OC1), Stand Up Paddle Boards and Paddle Boards. For more information visit www.oceanpaddler.com