Western Australia?s famous Lighthouse to Leighton open ocean kitesurfing race is returning on Saturday 14th December for the Kiteracing Oceanic Championships 2013. Alex Caizergues, a three times World Speed Champion and World Record holder, set the fastest time in 2010 of 24:34 ? have you got what it takes to take on the challenge of the Gage Roads crossing?
This is once again a unique opportunity for kiteracers from around the word to see just who is fastest over the 19 kilometre Gage Roads crossing from Rottnest Island to Leighton is there for the taking! And, with a $1,500 first prize, a one of a kind trophy and brazen bragging rights for the year that *I won the Lighthouse to Leighton* this is one prize in kiteboarding that everyone wants to win.
For 2013 the competition will be intense as Course Racers take on the Speed Specialists and with wild card entries open for freestyle and amateur competitors, the race will be the most keenly contested ? ever!
The 2013 website will be live from Sunday 01 September and entries will be received from 01 October to 31 October. A limited 110 entries (100 male, 10 female) are available for competitors, with secured spots guaranteed to: the first 10 placed racers in 2012, as well as keenly sought sponsor spots. The balance of the field are selected by random ballot at a BBQ draw evening hosted by the Race Directors, Yellow Jersey Strategies and sponsors, Kite Addiction and Cabrinha on Monday 4th November 2013 at Kite Addiction in Myaree.
The winning racer's award will be presented at the Kiteracing Oceanic Championships event village on Leighton Beach where racers will finally meet land again after launching from the stunning Rottnest Island.
Check out www.lighthouse2leighton.com.au from 01 September 2013 for the new event website. The race entry fee will be as the 2012 race and set at $150. For all the details and to register to race the Kiteracing Oceanic Championships and to sign up for the newsletter visit www.kiteoceanics.com
Thanks guys. Any new WA girls on the breeze? Can you point them in my direction so we can get then into WACK. cheers for being so helpful and if anyone knows the person who you told me to contact (and something of who I am) can you put in a good word for me :)
Will names be posted tonight?
