The World Wave Tour season opener will start with a bang at the powerful reef break of Margeret River. Expect big waves and big moves from some of the best big wave riders in the world.

Divisions
• Pro Men / Pro Women
• Pro Junior Boys / Pro Junior Girls (U21)
• Junior Boys / Junior Girls (U18)
• Masters (over 45)
• Grand Masters (over 60)

Masters: With number restrictions, we prefer the majority of Masters only enter one division rather than Pro Men and Masters. Please select the best one for your skill level and competitive desires. Masters who intend to do multiple world tour events in 2026, or those with strong previous results in Pro Men are welcome to enter two divisions.

Juniors: Top ranked U18 and U21 are encouraged to enter multiple divisions. Pro Juniors aged 18-21 will get an automatic entry into Pro Men.

Pro Men. In the case of number restrictions being applied, lower ranked competitors who do not make the cut may be placed into Masters or Pro Juniors if they qualify for an alternate age range.

Entry Number Restrictions: Please note that the Shire places a restriction on competitor numbers for this event. The final number is still being determined, but it will be between 50 and 70 competitors. If we have reached our competitor limit, you will NOT be able to enter. The 2025 event reached maximum capacity and restrictions were applied.

Entry Process
An early registration date will be set and you must enter by this date to secure your spot. If the capacity is reached on this early registration date, entry priority will be given to
• those with higher current world tour rankings in the applicable division
• those with strong results at recent Margaret River Wave Classic events
• people who have volunteered time to help the event.
If entry capacity still exists after the early registration date has closed, entries will simply be accepted on the date they come in until capacity is reached. Once entry capacity is reached, no further entries will be accepted, but you may be placed on a waitlist should a competitor withdraw.

Mandatory Pre Entry Requirements
Entrants MUST join Windsurfing WA or purchase a Windsurfing WA Single Event Membership in order to compete in this event. This provides the required insurance for the event and also provides you with personal injury cover and 3rd party liability cover during the event.

Competition Format
We will aim to run a ‘dingle’ format which gives everyone at least 2 heats.
In the event of limited wind and/or waves and /or competitor fleets, we may run alternative formats.

Safety
The usual safety measures will be in place for this event as per previous years, including one to two jet skis and sleds driven by experienced Water Patrol Australia safety crew (one for smaller swell, two for larger swell).

Please note if the Department of Transport rules requires that if you sail beyond 400m of the shore the law requires you to wear a Type 2/Level 50 life jacket.

Event Sponsors & Helpers
Augusta-Margaret River Shire
Severne Windsurfing
Australian Sailing
Windsurfing WA
Australian Windsurfing Association
Supported by WWT and PWA
Junior event helpers provided by South West Junior Windsurf School.

Getting to Margaret River
1. Fly in the Perth airport.
2. Drive 3-3.5 hours down to Margaret River or take a bus. South West Coachlines (https://southwestcoachlines.com.au/) have daily buses from the airport to Margaret River town. They accept ‘surf’ gear but multiple bags on one bus could be tricky.
Please note that you will need a car to get around in Margaret River. There is no public transport.

If the wind is too light they have fun alternatives planned.

Check it out and register here.
See the Poster

WNSW supported the venture with a $1500 grant.

The idea was to have a fun, social camp where kids and youth (U21) with any skill level in windsurfing (including first timers) were given coaching over two days in early January 2025.

Coaching included uphauling, beach starts, water starts, harnesses, planning, gybing, tacking, jumping, wave riding and loops.

NSWWA is making a concerted effort to encourage youth wavesailing. To cope with the extra workload and keep the momentum going, they have appointed a dedicated Youth development officer and 3 youth development subcommittee members for the coming season.

The group is aiming to emulate the success of the WA Wavesailing youth camps, which recently attracted 55 kids.

Kids enjoying the NSWWA Youth Camp at Gerroa.

Find out more https://www.waverally.org

Contact Dante on 0490 343 404 or email dante.olivieri1@gmail.com

Grae has become Australia’s most successful Olympic windsurfer, and the only other medallist, alongside WNSW Life Member Lars Kleppich who won bronze in Barcelona in 1992.

WNSW is proud to have supported Grae’s campaign with a $2000 donation.

Image: Grae celebrates his medal with windsurfing friends in Sydney.

See the announcement from the Australian Sailing Team here https://www.australiansailingteam.com.au/news/wearn-returns-and-morris-set-to-go/

You can support Grae through the Australian Sports Foundation here https://asf.org.au/projects/grae-morris—paris-olympics-2024—gold

Go Grae Good Luck
Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi

Jervis Bay – 28^th and 29^th October

A multi activity event in Jervis Bay with something for everyone. www.sandandsea.com.au/
Course racing Windsurfer Lt’s and Raceboard (part of NSW Series) and some Slalom for others.

Water Sports – Collingwood Beach zone – Start / Finish

Fliteboard – Group Rides  

Saturday from 9am

Sunday from 9am

Windsurfers / Kiteboarders / Kitewingers

11am till 5pm Saturday

10am till 4pm Sunday

Ideally they have :

3 to 4 Group Rides for Fliteboarders each day

4 to 6 Windsport Races each day

– depending on wind strength and conditions

From  approx. 10 to 30 mins per race / ride

Ensuring to not be crossing over with the S&S other SUP and Ocean Swim events

When no races in progress – riders can go free riding or sailing – as long as adhering to events directions.

All Kiteboarders – Kitewingers and Windsurfers (Slalom / Raceboards and Windsurfer LT)

– need to be registered with either Kiteboarding Australia or Windsurfing NSW Associations.

Plus heaps of product Demo’s

Enter via link : Use the last entry option for 2 day windsurfing entry.
Water Sports Central – Checkout (bookingboss.com)

Select 2 Day, then select 1 Windsurfing – 2 Day event ticket.

Regards,

Grant Dwyer

0409 882 779

W: www.watersportscentral.com.au

The next round is at another prime location, Collingwood Beach, Jervis Bay in 2 weeks on Oct 28 & 29. It is being run in conjunction with the Sand and Sea festival at Husskison so there is plenty of family entertainment available. It is a separate entry to the Series see below.

Sand and Sea Festival Jervis Bay – 28th and 29th October
Enter via link : https://wscen.bookingboss.com/booknow.cfm?e=WSCEN12594