THE SHARK BAY DOWNWINDER
6 & 7 JANUARY 2024
While the Shark Bay coastal waters have long been celebrated for fishing and boating, they are swiftly gaining recognition as a world-class destination for kiteboarding.
This event not only features kiteboarders from around the globe competing in Australia’s Longest Downwind Kite Boarding Race, spanning 40km, but also incorporates various community-focused elements.
Beyond the competition, the Shark Bay Downwinders serves as a potent force, inspiring and encouraging many to embrace the adrenaline pumping sport of kiteboarding.
Downwinders Options:
DOWNWINDERS DAY – 6 th Jan
Fun Downwinder 10km
- Fun Downwinder 10km
- Open to Kayaks, Stand-Up paddle boards, Windsurfers, Wings, and Kites.
- This is an all ages, all levels event and equipment can be provided.
- Podium Prizes
- Registration: Free (Incl. $10 SBDW2024 T-Shirt voucher, transfers, raffle tickets, safety and rescue service)
Australia’s longest Downwind Race 40 km
- Open to seasoned Kiters who want to compete or just participate in a Kite marathon in a
- thrilling, majestic, safe setting.
- Podium Prizes
- Registration: $80 (Incl T-Shirt, transfers, raffle tickets, safety and rescue service)
Awards Presentation Dinner and Prize Draw
- An awards presentation and sponsor appreciation social event for all
- featuring live entertainment.
1DISCOVERY DAY – 7th Jan
Kite, Wing, SUP Discovery
- Free instruction and equipment use
- Open to newcomers of all ages and abilities.
Freestyle Event
- Open to Kiteboarding legends who wish to showcase their talent and skills of Freestyle
- Kiteboarding.
- Prizes for best Junior, Female & Male
- Registration: Free
Giant SUP Team Challenge
- Giant Stand-up paddle boards will put team work to the test.
- Open to teams of 4 or more
- Registration: Free
All Day Sausage Sizzle
