For the first time ever Kite Surfing will feature in the Lancelin Ocean Classic!!!

In the downwind marathon Kite Surfers will get the chance to sail the gruelling marathon course from Ledge Point to Lancelin to see who will be the champion of the 26km course!!

The downwind marathon is open to all sailors who are over 18, have 3 or more years experience and are a member of AKSA or WAKSA, the event with start at Ledge Point at 12 noon on Friday 11th Jan

Register now to secure your spot:www.lancelinoceanclassic.com.au
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Plummet said...
looks cool.... but news flash. 26km is more like a half marathon. i wouldn't call 26km gruelling. but it surely would be fun.

I did a 35km down winder a week back in house side swell. scary as ****! but fun.

haha, maybe they mean miles???... 26 miles to a marathon
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon

LancelinOC said...
Haha good point, I look forward to seeing you in the top 10 then :)

i would be there if i wasn't 5345.72km away.

^^^Bride? :)

LancelinOC said...

For the first time ever Kite Surfing will feature in the Lancelin Ocean Classic!!!

In the downwind marathon Kite Surfers will get the chance to sail the gruelling marathon course from Ledge Point to Lancelin to see who will be the champion of the 26km course!!

The downwind marathon is open to all sailors who are over 18, have 3 or more years experience and are a member of AKSA or WAKSA, the event with start at Ledge Point at 12 noon on Friday 11th Jan

Register now to secure your spot:www.lancelinoceanclassic.com.au
Like us on facebook to keep up to date with events http://www.facebook.com/LancelinOceanClassic2013

FAntastic news.
Wont be the first time though!

bermand said...
How many positions available?

For the wedding or the marathon

Is there anywhere we can see a map of the course or ones for previous years to get a general idea of the layout, how far offshore, how many turns, what sort of angles across/down wind, that sort of thing.

Yeah I believe it is the same as the windsurfers but just run a day earlier, I know they go around a few boats but imagine it is fairly well downwind most of the way.

I was looking for something even a GPS track from years gone by but couldn't see anything might have to put a post on the windsurfing forum.

Thanks holgs that gives us a pretty good idea.

Keep an ear out for a change in location for the finish point. I heard a rumour the windsurfing finish may move to North Point...

"New Finish Line & Event Village

We are pleased to announce a new finish line and Event Village for this years event.

The new finish line will be directly in front of the Lancelin Beach Hotel and further North than in previous years. The course remains the same.

The Event Village will be constructed on the front lawn of the Lancelin Beach Hotel and will feature sponsors tents, a big screen, licensed area, food and plenty of entertainment. You will also be able to register for the event here.

It will be free to attend and will open from Thursday 10th January so come and check out the action, grab a drink and buy a t-shirt or cap.

Saturday Night - will be first in, best dressed - as we are limited to numbers. Priority will be given to all competitors."

Very interesting angles of downwind legs, trial run yesterday, but wind was very light. Kiter with a very large North kite smoked the course. Serious training going on. Any time under 40 mins will be very quick. 35 mins should win it. Of course jibing will be challenge esp on long skinny boards. Should be great race, lets hope for good winds.

Tuesday?

Hey guys we only have 60 spots for the downwinder and they are almost all filled so register now: www.lancelinoceanclassic.com.au

The course map will be released shortly

You can keep up to date via facebook: www.facebook.com/LancelinOceanClassic2013

As for PDF1 flares etc.

Can I wear a self inflating PDF or do i need some massive pre inflated device. Can I borrow a flare for the race since i am traveling from VIC?

Are there any rules??

We start on the beach??

I hope they release that proposed course today, possibly not what people are expecting compared to the poley's race.