Nannup Cup – 13–14 June 2026

Community Notice

• The Shire of Nannup welcomes competitors, volunteers, and spectators to the 2026 Nannup Cup, the first river race of the season held along the stunning Blackwood River.
• This popular event attracts power dinghy racers from across the State, offering both an exciting challenge and an opportunity to develop skills ahead of the Avon Descent.
• Participants will begin arriving in Nannup from 11.00am, come down to the river and cheer them on.
• Participants are reminded that this early‑season river race may involve low water levels and natural obstacles. Please ensure you are well prepared, experienced in river navigation, and familiar with the conditions.
• Accommodation, food, and services are available throughout Nannup, and visitors are encouraged to enjoy everything our community has to offer during the weekend.

Event Highlights

The Race – 92km Blackwood River Challenge

The Nannup Cup spans 92 kilometres from the Nannup Caravan Park to Sue’s Bridge. The course features long pools, rapids, and natural obstacles such as fallen logs and trees. Early‑season conditions may result in particularly low water levels, increasing the technical skill required.

This event is an excellent opportunity for competitors to refine their river‑racing abilities and prepare for August’s Avon Descent.
All Power Dinghy Racing classes are invited to compete, including:

• Standard
• Super Standard
• Sports
• Adventure Class

The weekend concludes with a presentation ceremony at the Nannup Hotel on Sunday evening, offering a chance to celebrate achievements and share race stories.

Practice Day – Saturday 13 June 2026

The Nannup Cup practice day is dedicated to training new members rather than competition practice.
All boats will travel together from Jalbarragup Bridge upriver for approximately one hour, before turning around and returning to the bridge.
This is a valuable, supported opportunity for new participants to become familiar with the river environment and race procedures.

River Levels

River levels play an important role in race safety and difficulty. Water levels depend on rainfall received within the catchment in the lead-up to the event.
Participants can check the current Blackwood River level at site 609058 (Nannup Caravan Park) via the available monitoring link.

General conditions:

• Below 1.0m – low
• Below 0.5m – particularly low

Regular monitoring is recommended so competitors can prepare appropriately for race day.

More Information

Further information may also be provided by Power Dinghy Racing Club https://www.dinghyracing.com.au/nannup-cup/