Advance notice to Seabreeze Forum ….

After months of planning and development the Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton returns in 2014 and the race website is open for nominations, in advance of the official opening day, Monday 29th September 2014. Read on!



Entries now open for Australia’s longest kiteboarding race - yay! www.lighthouse2leighton.com.au

Australia’s longest open-ocean kiteboarding race, the Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton, is returning for 2014 and competition is expected to be fierce.

On 6 December, 110 expert kiters will take off from the pristine waters of Phillip Point on Rottnest Island and race for 19km across the Indian Ocean to Leighton Beach, Fremantle. Last year’s winner Marvin Baumeister has confirmed he will return to defend his title and record time of 23 minutes and 50 seconds and is aiming for back-to-back titles.

Race Director Tim Turner said there was huge anticipation for race applications to open on Monday 29 September. “I’m expecting strong interest from interstate and international kiters for this year’s race as its reputation grows around the world,” Tim said.

“This will be the fifth consecutive Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton, and it’s very likely we will need a ballot for entry again this year. “There are only 110 race spots available and last year we had more than 200 applications so there is likely to be some strong competition,” he said.

Equal prize money for male & female racers: 1st $1,500; 2nd $750; 3rd $500 each gender and with prizes continuing to 10th.

Twin Tip Division: 1st $750; 2nd $500; 3rd $250.

The Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton is the first kiteboarding race to offer equal prize money to male and female racers.

The fastest competitors are expected to cross the finish line at Leighton Beach at around 2:45pm to 3:00pm depending on wind conditions and spectators are encouraged to join in the festivities.

As well, post race, Red Bull and Fremantle Sailing Club will host an awesome After Party for Competitors, Volunteers and Friends.

Arrive early to the beach to enjoy a carnival atmosphere thanks to Red Bull. Awesome family activities will include a beach volleyball competition, water safety activities, freestyle kite demos, and Learn to Kite sessions. ‘Frankie’ the Red Bull Events Vehicle will be pumping out the music to create a party vibe. Look out for the huge Red Bull Wig Wams on the beach.