Saturday, November 14, 2026 11:30 (GMT+13) - Saturday, November 14, 2026 16:00 (GMT+13)
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This year the Windy City Downwind is offering 3 times the fun over the one weekend.
With categories for surfski, foiling and Waka-Ama and the option of doing 1, 2 or 3 downwinds (2 group paddles and 1 race) there is something for everyone.
Proudly part of the Darcy Price NZ Ocean Surfski Series.
You Decide:Choose to do 1, 2 or 3 of the down winds on offer depending on your ability, fitness and froth factor.
8am Sat 14th - 12km Casual Downwind
7am Shuttle from Seatoun Beach7:50am Safety Briefing~8am Paddle from Petone Beach~9am Arrive at Seatoun Beach
1:30pm Sat 14th - Windy City Race
11am Shuttle from Breaker Bay11:30am Registration and Safety Checks Open12:45pm Race briefing (compulsory)1:30pm 1st Wave Start1:45pm 2nd Wave Start
9am Sun 15th - 12km Casual Downwind
8am Shuttle from Seatoun Beach8:50am Safety Briefing~9am Paddle from Petone Beach~10am Arrive at Seatoun Beach
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When entering in the Windy City Downwind event, you are accepting and agreeing to the following event waiver. I/We, accept the conditions of entry on this website in the knowledge that is an inherently challenging activity. I/We have read all information and understand the risks, demands and dangers involved in the event. I/We take full responsibility for my/our fitness, experience and actions and all personal possessions and equipment during this event. I/We understand that withdrawals up to three weeks prior to race day will be fully refunded, minus a $10 admin fee, but that there are strictly no refunds within three weeks of race day. I understand that if th event is cancelled/postponed because of circumstances outside of the organisers control such as COVID alert levels or extreme weather there will be no refunds. I/We authorise my/our personal details, voice and picture to be used in any capacity without payment by the organisers and/or sponsors and/or partners of the event. Therefore I/we and my/our kin, heirs and executors of any estate hereby waive, release and forever discharge the event organisers, directors, sponsors and all other persons associated with the event in whatsoever capacity of any liability, claims or damages relating to financial loss, personal injury, loss of or damage to any equipment, or any other matter or claim arising from the event.