The WAKSA Wedge Island Wave Comp is shaping up as a great event - we've had more than 25 people indicate they are going to compete which is great news.

We still want more participants, especially women and groms - so if you're keen to 'have a go', please email us at waksa@waksa.org.au and let us know.

The $20 entry fee covers your participation in the event, as well as the costs for having the event filmed and edited - WAKSA is going to produce a short video of the event so everyone can see WA's best wave kiters in action!

Divisions are Amateurs, Juniors, Womens, Open, Masters & Grand Masters. These are consistent with AKSA divisions.

This is a one day event, so the comp format, heat sizes and divisions depend on the number of competitors. We will let you all know the exact day, times and format closer to the event, once the weather conditions are known. We plan to have scored heats - 3 best waves for each rider - we will be asking all competitors to judge a heat, so please be ready to lend a hand on judging.

Wind and wave permitting, the comp will run from 11am through to 6pm with presos in the evening (probably at the pub in Cervantes). We have trophies* for winners in all divisions and Kite Addiction have donated a prize for every competitor.

The comp site is 3 km's north of the settlement. Go to the beach at Wedge settlment, head north along the beach for 3kms. There is a reef and a small bay that sets up some nice banks. WAKSA checked out the comp site last weekend and things are looking good with a left breaking off the reef closing out and a right and left peak just north, all reforming on the inside.

You will need a 4WD to get to the comp site - or line up a lift with someone you know. You can get a 2WD to the Wedge settlement but you need 4WD to get along the beach. There is a 2WD carpark just in front of the beach entrance at the Wedge settlement where you can leave your car and meet your lift etc.

Wedge is a harsh and windy place - and there are no shops or services. Once the wind starts, the fine sand starts whipping down the beach and gets everywhere. So bring your own food, water and shelter. WAKSA will have basic shelter setup for judges and competitors.

Essential details:
Date: either 13th or 14th (check seabreeze daily before the comp) - a downwinder on the other day is general consensus!
Accommodation: Cervantes - camping or houses etc.
Evening entertainment: pub in Cervantes
Entry fee: $20 per person

* We need the assistance of someone with good wood working skills to assist in mounting the trophies on a wooden base. If you can help, please email waksa@waksa.org.au