2025 Matagarup Classic - Sunday 14th December 2025

The 2025 Matagarup Classic is happening on Sunday 14 June 2025 paddling in Swan River waters around East Perth, and Optus Stadium

This is one of newest paddle races on Paddle WA Calendar and is really well suited for SUP in a great location for both both paddlers and spectators.  

There is both a Long Course (Main Race) of 12km as well as a Short Course 6.7km

Courses [See Map]:

Main Race [12Km]:

Le Mans start at Banks Reserve, up, in and out of Claisebrook Inlet [round Red buoy], up to Heirisson Bridge, back under Matagarup and Graham Farmer Freeway, round Belmont Race Course, turn at Green spit at end of water-ski area, come to right of all Red spits on way back to Banks Reserve, DO NOT GO THROUGH FINISH LINE, carry on to in and out of Claisebrook Inlet again, back under Graham Farmer, turn at Red spit just beyond finish line, finish between Red buoy and beach at Banks Reserve.

Short Course [6.7km]:

Le Mans start at Banks Reserve, up, in and out of Claisebrook Inlet [round Red buoy], up to Heirisson Bridge, back under Matagarup and Graham Farmer Freeway, turn at Red spit just beyond finish line, finish between Red buoy and beach at Banks Reserve.

It is also a ranking race in the 2025 SUPWA Paddle Challenge

Rego & Start Locations:

Banks Reserve Mt Lawley - Park on Summers St & Joel Terrace

Parking:

Park on Summers St, Joel St [or at Maylands Yacth Club, East St. & paddle up to start]

Check-in:       06:45

Briefing:         7:40

Start:              08:00

Registration Closes Saturday, December 13, 2025 22:00 (GMT+8)

Entry link is below

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=412455