A new record for kitesurfing from Rottnest Island to Leighton Beach, Fremantle was set today when German expat Marvin Baumeister made the crossing in just 23 minutes and 50 seconds in the 19km Lighthouse to Leighton race. Marvin lead from the start and held a strong lead, despite coming off his board after hitting seaweed.

He beat World Speed Record Holder Frenchman Alex Caizergues who also competed today and who's fiancee Marie Desandre Navarre was the fastest woman to finish in 30 minutes and 35 seconds (previous record of 24 minutes and 34 seconds). Second fastest was Course Race World Champion Florian Gruber from Germany and Fastest West Australian was third placed Torvar Mirsky from Fremantle.

The Lighthouse to Leighton is part of this week's Kiteracing Oceanic Championships which finish tomorrow at Leighton Beach.

MENS OVERALL

1. Marvin Baumeister (GER) Record time: 23.50
2. Florian Gruber (GER)
3. Torvar Mirsky (AUS)

WOMENS OVERALL

1. Marie Desandre Navarre (FRA)
2. Ariane Imbert (FRA)
3. Lisa Hickman (AUS)