As well as training, the IOP holds a number of paddling events throughout the year.

These range from short “pop-up” races from Trigg to Sorrento, to the West Coast Downwinder from Port Beach to Sorrento and distances in between.

Keep checking back here for links to race registrations.


2025 IOP Summer Series

The winds are coming, and to take advantage of the classic conditions we paddle, registrations will open soon for the 2025 IOP Summer Series.

Race Details

Put Saturday, November 22, in your calendar for the West Coast Downwinder.

Keep an eye on the IOP Facebook page for registration details and for the rest of the IOP Summer Series race details.

Upcoming Races and events

Event detailsDateEvent detailsSponsor
Race 120 September 25Swanbourne to SorrentoCoast Homes
Race 24 October 25Duchies to SorrentoOzone Australia
Race 318 October 25Port to SorrentoDelisio pizza romana
Race 48 November 25Port to SorrentoEpic Kayaks WA
Race 522 November 25West Coast Downwinder (Port to Sorrento)Oceanpaddler and Shaw & Partners
End of year function13 December 2025End of year gathering at SoSLSC