Surf ironman great Guy Leech has teamed with Candice Warner to win a mixed ski paddle race across Sydney Harbour.

Candice Warner has teamed with surf ironman legend Guy Leech to win the Manly Wharf Bridge to Beach mixed double ski race in their first event of the year.

The celebrity pair enjoyed first-up success as they took out the 11km race in 48 minutes and 18 seconds on Sunday.

"I just loved it," said a thrilled Warner, who paddles three times a week.

"I just love this sport; the paddling, the racing, the camaraderie.

"I tell you, Leechy's surf skills shone. He knew when we had to go, and I just gave it my absolute best. A big work-out for a Sunday morning."

The duo plan on next competing in The Chucky off Collaroy on March 19.

"That was hard work, but great fun," said Leech, savouring his latest victory.

"Candice is super strong. She dug deep, when it was time to push for the finish, she powered. We loved it.

"We've decided to do more races. It'll be good, it'll keep us training, through winter."