The Lighthouse to Leighton returns in 2013 with once again spaces for 110 competitors to vie for the title, the trophy, the $1500 first prize and the bragging rights to say they won!

Race Day is Saturday 14th December with a scheduled start: 14:30hrs from Phillip Point, Rottnest Island. A reserve day of Sunday 15th is also booked if * no to low wind * is forecast for the 14th.

This year's race will be part of the kite boarding festival that is the: 2013 Kiteracing Oceanic Championships. See: kiteoceanics.com/ so expect the competition to be even hotter than before!

As well, Alex Caizergues, the inaugural winner and record holder of 24m:34s has confirmed and booked his flights to be on the start line!

In memory of Marc Sprod, we are initiating and awarding a new perpetual trophy to the highest placed Western Australian.

For improved results in 2013 we will be using TracTrac (see: www.tractrac.com/) to enhance the race results and tracking - this is super exciting, genuine real time race analysis!

Invitations are out to kite boarders from around the world to enter during the nomination period, 01 October 2012 to 31 October. The ballot for places will take place at Kite Addiction at 6pm on Monday 4th November, 2012.

Register at www.lighthouse2leighton.com.au - with 31 days to enter, so no rush!