2026 SYDNEY TRI SERIES


 

SYDNEY TRI SERIES 2026: OVERVIEW

The Sydney Tri Series has been created by three leading Sydney Paddle Clubs specifically for Surf Ski Paddlers of all levels:

The spirit is to share the water, the fun and of course the competition across three stunning Sydney Harbour locations & courses - Middle Harbour/Sydney Harbour, the Pittwater/Hawkesbury and Rose Bay/Parsley Bay.

Our vision is to make the series easy, safe and affordable with results across a 6 week period and available via Webscorer immediately after each event.

Enter the Series HERE 

Note: paddles can enter the whole Tri Series or enter each race individually. If you enter the Tri Series and cannot make any other subsequent race, we are not able to provide refunds, however we want to encourage paddlers to enter all three races. The organizers have priced the Tri Series entry to encourage this.

 

SYDNEY TRI SERIES 2026: RACES

Saturday 28th March 2026     Tingira SIP (Shark Island Paddlers)

Saturday 2nd May 2026           Spit to Zoo (Sydney Harbour Surf Club)

 

 

Event 1: PALM BEACH PURSUIT

Saturday 7th March 2026 at Station Beach Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach;

  • Course lengths: 9km and15k
  • Race starts from 8:30am; briefing time TBA
  • Paddler Check-in from 7am
  • Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
  • Note that parking is regulated at this location. METERED PARKING is available in Governor Phillip Park on Saturdays from 8am via parking tickets available from the machines at $10 per hour from 8am unless you have a Northern Beaches Parking Permit.

 

Event 2: TINGIRA CHALLENGE

Saturday 28th March 2026 at Tingira Reserve Rose Bay;

  • Course lengths: 8km and15k
  • Race starts from am; briefing time TBA
  • Paddler Check-in from 7am
  • Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
  • Parking is available at no charge in the car park adjacent to the Tennis Courts or alternately on New South Head Road; do not park in front of the Sailing Club or opposite on Vickery Ave

 

Event 3: SPIT TO ZOO

Saturday 2nd May 2026 at Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Spit Road, Mosman;

  • Course length 9.5km and15k
  • Race starts from 8:30 am; briefing time 8:10am
  • Paddler Check-in from 7am
  • Minimum safety requirements: PFD (life jacket) and a Leg Leash as per race rules. This will be checked prior to race start and at the finish line. Failure to have the required minimum safety equipment will lead to disqualification (DSQ)
  • Note that parking is restricted in this area. METERED PARKING is available in three locations 1) on the South-Western Side of The Spit Bridge 2) at Clontarf Beach 3) on Parriwi Road – all locations are metered parking; Prior Boat drop-off is available in the MHYC car park more details via the SHSC website or Facebook. Please ensure you have a paid parking ticket until 10:30 am

 

 

 

SYDNEY TRI SERIES 2026: DETAILS 

  • Detailed event flyers and course maps will be released via each club
  • Series progress results link HERE
  • The Intermediate and Short course starts will be separate to the Open to ensure all levels of paddlers can get a clean start opportunity.
  • At this stage, it is the intention of the organizers to have the Intermediate/Short Course first, the Open and Doubles second (so many of the second start group paddle through the pack and this makes it more exciting for both groups here) and Short Course third so that this last category has the calmest water. A lot of beginners choose the Short Course if it’s their first event and this also makes it easier for water safety to spot this group.

Entry Categories are:

  • Under 20
  • 20-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • Over 60
  • Double Ski - can be mixed/male/female however it must the same crew

 The entry prices are:

  • Series entry (all 3 races) $159
  • Single event $60 individual early bird, $70 standard entry 
  • Webscorer will apply a $24 single event license (insurance) fee to any entrant who cannot provide a current financial PA membership number during registration

RACE STICKERS

  • The Series will supply an Individual Boat to each Series Entrant to remain on your boat from the first race to the final race - essentially 6 weeks. Each Club will retain spare stickers at each race.

CONTACTS

Tony Haines - MWKC tonyhaines3@gmail.com

Adrian Cohen - SIP ado@iaevents.tv

Luke Horder - SHSC luke@sydneyharboursurfclub.com.au

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