Iconic Red Bull Lighthouse To Leighton Kiteboarding Race Returns To West Oz!

Tue 10th Oct, 2017 @ 12:00 am

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Iconic Red Bull Lighthouse To Leighton Kiteboarding Race Returns To West Oz!

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Racing over the crystal blue, Australian sea.

Interested in competing in the legendary Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kiteboard race? If so, now is the time to enter. Get your ballot in today, or by October 29th at the latest, to be considered for one of the 140 entry spots. To find out more, continue reading the update below, provided by Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton.

The 8th annual Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton kiteboard race will be contested on Saturday, December 9th, and strong competitor interest is anticipated.

The event is a ‘must do’ for serious kiters who challenge themselves to the 19km course from Rottnest Island to Leighton Beach, Fremantle on the mainland.

Records were broken last year when the winner, Frenchman Nico Parlier, completed the race in just 19 minutes and three seconds, shaving more than three minutes off Englishman Olly Bridge’s previous record.

The 2016 departure from Rottnest Island.

Entries are now open to experienced kiteboard racers from across Australia and around the world and entry is by ballot, as more entries than places are anticipated.

There will be 140 places available this year and entries must be in by the 29th of October.

The Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton continues to have equal prize money for the top 3 males and females (the first race to do so) and there’s nearly A$11000 in total prize money and A$4000 worth of trophies on offer, plus the respected Marc Sprod Trophy for the fastest West Australian competitor.

2016 Women's Podium. Theresa McKirdy (3rd), Steph Bridge (1st), and Elena Kalinina (2nd)

Competitors can choose to ride on a kitefoil board, slalom board or twin tip.

Spectators are encouraged to join in the fun at Leighton Beach to cheer in the competitors as they race to shore, enjoy the party and live commentary and see the winners receive their trophies.

Tourism Western Australia has confirmed its continued support for this year’s race, joining partners Red Bull, Fremantle Sailing Club, WAKSA, Rottnest Express and Channel 9 Perth.