WA Foil Association
Announced

Project FLOW 26

Sunday 22 or Monday 23 November 2026, one day, called on the forecast · Cottesloe Beach, Perth

A downwind SUP foiler mid-carve on a pink board, holding a paddle, above vivid turquoise water
Photo: Kirsty Browne-Cooper
Project FLOW 2025: the full contest · video by The Foil Project

The event

Project FLOW 26 is a downwind foil freestyle exhibition organised by WA Foil Association Inc. and directed by Hugh Mitchell (The Foil Project). One rider on the course at a time, filmed by drone, with the judges and the crowd on the beach watching every turn. The best of it lands on the big screen a few days later.

Divisions

Pro: 10 places for women, 10 for men and 5 for juniors, selected by the committee from a 60 to 90 second continuous, UNCUT video submission. Punter: open to amateur riders who want to get amongst it. Entry is $50 for either division.

The course

The on-water day runs 2:00–6:00 pm at Cottesloe Beach: a course of around 750 m from the NW corner of the Cottesloe shark net to North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, one rider at a time. The course is marshalled with jet ski water safety support, with a doctor and a critical-care paramedic on site throughout. WAFA runs a leave-no-trace event, so no single-use plastics.

Screening & awards night

Camelot Outdoor Cinema, Mosman Park, on Wednesday 25 November 2026. The runs go up on the big screen under the stars, then the awards. Tickets are $25 per person, on sale closer to the date.

A downwind SUP foiler mid-carve on a pink board, holding a paddle, above vivid turquoise water A foiler carves along a wave face on a pink downwind board, paddle blade skimming the water A foiler rides a red downwind board across open blue water, paddle in hand A foiler in a wetsuit leans into a turn on a white downwind board, paddle held out wide A foiler strides forward on a white board, paddle planted ahead in the chop A rider grins on the beach, carrying a downwind board and foil over one shoulder A foiler in a cap carves a red board through grey-blue swell A rider flexes on the sand next to a red board and foil A downwind foiler glides past a channel marker, with a working harbour in the distance A downwind foiler rides across open teal water, seen from above Three crew members stand together at the event site, port cranes in the background A crowd lies on the grass at the outdoor cinema, watching downwind foiling footage light up the screen Two award winners wearing crowns celebrate together at the awards night
Photos: Kirsty Browne-Cooper

Get involved

Want to help run the event, marshal the course or get behind the lens? Email events@wafoil.org.au. Follow along on Instagram: @wa_foil_association.

Registration

Entry $50, Pro or Punter. Entry details will be announced; follow @wa_foil_association.

Project FLOW 26 is subject to final approvals and conditions.