WARRNAMBOOL 5,000
Warrnambool battle of the bay – 13 December
Get ready for an action-packed day on Victoria’s southwest coast as the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series heads to Warrnambool for the Battle of the Bay. Athletes will take on challenging surf conditions and fast racing formats, testing skill, speed, and endurance in a spectacular setting. Join us on 13 December for thrilling competition, community spirit, and the unmistakable energy of the Series as it rolls into Warrnambool.
Boat, Ski, Board and Swim Carnival
Warrnambool SLSC is pleased to be running the Battle of the Bay carnival as part of the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series on Saturday December 13.
This is a relaxed carnival that covers the basic disciplines of swim, ski and board in a short half day format. Additionally this year will include boats with the VSRL running a boat carnival from 11am. Competitors and their families are also encouraged to stay the night and enjoy a social get-together in the clubrooms afterwards involving presentations followed by a fun night.
Warrnambool Battle of the Bay
Saturday December 13 from 12pm
Individual Events
- Board
- Ski
- Swim
- Iron
Team Events
- Board Relay
- Ski Relay
- 3 person Taplin (U17 and Open)
- Aqua Cameron (U13 & U15)
Can make up composite teams if you don’t have enough numbers but no club points.
Age Groups
> U13
> U15 (inc’s U14’s)
> U17
> Open
Points
> Individual Events: World Open Series points awarded to first 20 competitors in the swim, board, ski and iron
events for each age group.
> Team Events: Points to your club for board and ski relays, Taplin and Aqua Cameron.
Prizes and Trophies for individual and team events to be presented in clubrooms from 6pm.
Entry
$35 entry fee via Live Heats
Entries close December 8
Accommodation
If staying the night the easiest option is to stay at Surfside Holiday Park which is adjacent to the beach/club
and has cabins along with van sites.
Trailer Parking
Behind Surfclub
Club Tents
Can be erected against dunesOfficials
Each club to provide one official if have below 10 competitors; and 2 if have more than 10 competitors.
Please send name/s to Martin O’Brien 0417 530 760
Times/Meetings
Officials and Team Managers meeting at 11:00 am in front of Club Tower
After Event
Bar open from 5pm
Boat presentations from 5pm
Swim, Ski, Board, Iron and Teams presentations from 6pm
BYO food (eg pizzas) or meals available from club restaurant (Simons)
Drinks at bar prices
For queries contact Martin O’Brien 0417 530 760
Proudly supported by our Major Partners
All Event Details
18 World Series events. 1 Champion.
Proudly Presented by
Shaw and Partners Financial Services, whose commitment to community, endurance, and excellence mirrors the spirit of the ocean.
Together, we’re building pathways for athletes and strengthening the future of surf sport across Australia.
Why we do this
"The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series was created to connect — to bring together athletes, clubs, and communities who share a passion for the ocean.
It’s about more than racing. It’s about celebrating the people who make this sport what it is — the volunteers, officials, and families who show up, rain or shine, and the next generation who are inspired by them.
Every event is a reminder of what makes our surf community so special — the challenge, the camaraderie, and the simple joy of being in the ocean.”
— Trent Goulding, Founder & Series Director