A new wave of water action hits Perth this week with the Kiteracing Oceanic Championships at Leighton Beach. Ten top ten internationally-ranked male and female kiteracers and a strong field of West Australians will hit the water for course racing, freestyle kiting and air jumps.
 
On Saturday 14 December the Lighthouse to Leighton, now in its fourth year, will take place as part of the Championships. Competitors will race from Phillip Point at Rottnest Island back to Leighton Beach, chasing the record time of 24 minutes and 34 seconds set in the inaugural event by Frenchman Alex Caizergues.

Who
Five top ten ranked male kite course racers including world number 1 male course racer Florian Gruber (Germany), and five top ten ranked female kite course racers including world number 1 female course racer Steph Bridge (UK). Plus, world speed record holder Alex Caizergues (France) is returning to the Lighthouse to Leighton to defend his record.
 
Vision/images
A collection of colourful kites racing at speed on the water, spectacular air jumps and stunts in the Freestyle category and course racing close to shore.

From Friday crowds are expected in the Race Village with markets, Oceanics Bar, roving entertainment and more.

When
Wednesday 11 December to Sunday 15 December. Racing will commence each day at 11am, depending on weather conditions.
 
Where
Leighton Beach, Fremantle
 
The Kiteracing Oceanic Championships is sanctioned by both the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) and the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). The State Government through Tourism WA is a proud supporter of the Championships.
 
For more information visit kiteoceanics.com - join in the conversation with the hashtag #KiteOceanicsWA and #L2L