Come and join the highest ranked wave sailing event in Australia!! This is now a 4 star international wave event with 60% world ranking points and USD$10,000 in prize money split across Pro Men / Pro Women. Divisions will also include Masters (over 45), Grand Masters (over 60), Pro Junior boys and girls (U21) and Junior boys/girls (U18).
Paul Van Bellen is confirmed on drone, Scotty Bauer on photos and Maria Andres likely to be doing social media. Ben Profit and Paul will be making full commentated semi final and final videos available on Windsurfing.TV.
Last year Philip Koster won the event with Julian Salmon in second. Jaeger Stone was incredible as always. This year we've had interest in the 2026 event from people like Antoine Martin and Bernd Roediger.
Due to Shire policy, we do have entry number restrictions (hoping to lift these to 70 competitors), but make sure you enter early. Registration details will come later, but more information is available on the Windsurfing WA website (and should shortly become available on the internationalwindsurfingtour.com website.
We're also looking for experienced judges and can pay for that help so please get in touch with jane@thinktribe.com.au / 0408 909 643 if you think you might be able to help. Could be a good option for someone who wants to come to compete in Masters and get paid to watch the pros!
And if you're keen on windsurfing or have kids, come along to theJunior Windsurf Camp in Geraldton from 12-18th January 2026. We have over 50 kids of all levels looking to improve their windsurfing skills and, more importantly, make some friends! This also dovetails in with the Oceania Youth Wave Titles and Junior World Wave Grand Final, which are wave competitions for boys and girls aged U13, U15, U18 and U21. The U13s starts as more of an expression session for the younger kids to get out their and show their skills - even if it's on flat water. It's a crowd and kid favourite.
Check the Windsurfing WA website for more information on both events.
Great great great!! Looking forward to it.
Appreciate the work and dedication.
I want to see pwa pro rider on Margaret river!
Live broadcast in 2027?
It won't be quite live, but Paul VB and Ben Profit will upload full commentated versions of the entire Pro Men/Pro Women Semis and Finals, plus Masters Finals and U21/U18 Finals. It'll go on Windsurfing.TV.
It's now confirmed that the Shire is allowing 70 competitors at the 4 Star Severne Margaret River Wave Classic. That means we can take some extra entries than normal.
Dates are confirmed for 31 Jan to 8 Feb 2026. Registration should open soon......
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!!.
1. Register as member with Windsurfing WA (do a single event membership for $50 if Margaret River is the only event you're doing or do an adult membership for $80 if you're doing other WA events). windsurfingwa.org.au/registration
2. Enter the actual competition via live heats (World Wave Tour (PWA/IWT). liveheats.com/events/437495
Important Entry Process Notes
There's a restriction of 70 competitors imposed by the Shire so please enter by January 23 2026 or you may miss out.
Ifwe reach 70 competitorson 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.I
f 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.**
Divisions[/b]- Pro Men / Pro Women
- Pro Junior Boys / Pro Junior Girls (U21)
- Junior Boys / Junior Girls (U18)
- Ray White Stocker Preston Masters (over 45)
- Grand Masters (over 60)
With number restrictions, we prefer the majority of Ray White Stocker Preston 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.
Please support our sponsors
- Augusta Margaret River Shire
- Severne Windsurfing
- State Government of WA
- Ray White Stocker Preston: Margaret River's top real estate agency
- Windsurfing WA
- Australian Sailing
- Kurk: A doctor-formulated, highly absorbable liquid curcumin for joint comfort, mobility, recovery and overall wellbeing
- The Common Bistro: Our favourite surf style bar/restaurant and host of The Common Opening Party for the event - all competitors get one of their famous tasty burgers.
- Rucola Pizzeria: Delicious Australian/Italian fusion takeaway pizzas
More Information is available here (It's all the same - just read one of them!):
- Severne Windsurfing blog: severnesails.com/margaret-river-wave-classic/
- IWT website: internationalwindsurfingtour.com/severne-margaret-river-wave-classic-2026/
- Windsurfing WA website: windsurfingwa.org.au/events/321792
