Registration is now open to windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddlers for the 2016 Lancelin Ocean Classic! Register to Race online now at secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=2879
The upcoming classic will include the 25km marathon race from Ledge Point to Lancelin, as well as the waves competitions and a freestyle competition for kitesurfers.
On Sunday 17 January, #LancelinClassic will also be serving up the 'Lancelin Lobster Breakfast' of local crayfish and drinks. Limited tickets available now through Lancelin Ocean Classic Facebook page before they are all gone!
FYI. It seems there is an issue with the form validation when selecting 'Do you already have a sail number' = 'Yes'. Selecting no works just fine though.
Edit: You can add sail number after registering by following the link to the blue chip application (you'll be emailed a link) and updating your details.
Thanks Spotty - looking into that issue now.
The link has for some reason hyperlinked the full stop at the end - here's a clean one :) - secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=2879
Select to expand quoteLancelinClassic said..
The link has for some reason hyperlinked the full stop at the end
To save confusion, I have also updated the address in the original post 
Select to expand quoteMark _australia said..
Is the race combined?
Lots of talk about it.....
From the news item www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Windsurfing/Lancelin-Ocean-Classic-Registrations-now-open_10078857.aspxSelect to expand quote
The headline 25km race from Ledge Point to Lancelin Marathon will for the first time have the windsurfers and kitesurfers racing together, utilising an improved starting line process. Following the same course and starting together at Ledge Point, the downwind marathon will take place on January 16 from noon and there will be entertainment at the Lancelin beach finish line throughout the afternoon for spectators.
Hopefully kite string knives will be included in the goodies bag for all entrants ;-) Might be good for a laugh but I think I might not bother unless we hear more about this "improved starting line process" - have seen a few weird ones over the years (rabbit jet boat was funniest), long single line half way to lancelin was also amusing. No idea how they are going to get 200+ windsurfers and some kites all lined up on the beach. More information would be good.
Select to expand quotehardpole said..Mark _australia said..
Is the race combined?
Lots of talk about it.....
From the news item www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Windsurfing/Lancelin-Ocean-Classic-Registrations-now-open_10078857.aspx
The headline 25km race from Ledge Point to Lancelin Marathon will for the first time have the windsurfers and kitesurfers racing together, utilising an improved starting line process. Following the same course and starting together at Ledge Point, the downwind marathon will take place on January 16 from noon and there will be entertainment at the Lancelin beach finish line throughout the afternoon for spectators.
Hopefully kite string knives will be included in the goodies bag for all entrants ;-) Might be good for a laugh but I think I might not bother unless we hear more about this "improved starting line process" - have seen a few weird ones over the years (rabbit jet boat was funniest), long single line half way to lancelin was also amusing. No idea how they are going to get 200+ windsurfers and some kites all lined up on the beach. More information would be good.
Hardpole . Competent kiters and competent windsurfers can co-exist on a startline together . See king of carnac last year and also next month .
^^ agreed, but dunno about this start line..... Ledge is not real big
Just turned me off doing it as I don't want the hassle
Select to expand quotedusta said...hardpole said..Mark _australia said..
Is the race combined?
Lots of talk about it.....
From the news item www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Windsurfing/Lancelin-Ocean-Classic-Registrations-now-open_10078857.aspx
The headline 25km race from Ledge Point to Lancelin Marathon will for the first time have the windsurfers and kitesurfers racing together, utilising an improved starting line process. Following the same course and starting together at Ledge Point, the downwind marathon will take place on January 16 from noon and there will be entertainment at the Lancelin beach finish line throughout the afternoon for spectators.
Hopefully kite string knives will be included in the goodies bag for all entrants ;-) Might be good for a laugh but I think I might not bother unless we hear more about this "improved starting line process" - have seen a few weird ones over the years (rabbit jet boat was funniest), long single line half way to lancelin was also amusing. No idea how they are going to get 200+ windsurfers and some kites all lined up on the beach. More information would be good.
Hardpole . Competent kiters and competent windsurfers can co-exist on a startline together . See king of carnac last year and also next month .
But the carnac event wasnt open to everyone was it?i might be wrong but i thought it was for people who had previous racing exprience ,
Another concern to add to the logistical difficulties. The race has not been that windy in the last few years. They may well start the race in less wind than the windsurfers would like. As I understand it kites can get going in less wind. Unless I am mistaken this will naturally favour the kites. I guess we better bring the Mistral Equipe race boards just in case...or be prepared to not enter at all without ironclad assurances wind minimums will be adhered to.. Does this mean the next Rotto kite event will also cater for windsurfers now..?
Select to expand quoteclarkee said..dusta said...hardpole said..Mark _australia said..
Is the race combined?
Lots of talk about it.....
From the news item www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Windsurfing/Lancelin-Ocean-Classic-Registrations-now-open_10078857.aspx
The headline 25km race from Ledge Point to Lancelin Marathon will for the first time have the windsurfers and kitesurfers racing together, utilising an improved starting line process. Following the same course and starting together at Ledge Point, the downwind marathon will take place on January 16 from noon and there will be entertainment at the Lancelin beach finish line throughout the afternoon for spectators.
Hopefully kite string knives will be included in the goodies bag for all entrants ;-) Might be good for a laugh but I think I might not bother unless we hear more about this "improved starting line process" - have seen a few weird ones over the years (rabbit jet boat was funniest), long single line half way to lancelin was also amusing. No idea how they are going to get 200+ windsurfers and some kites all lined up on the beach. More information would be good.
Hardpole . Competent kiters and competent windsurfers can co-exist on a startline together . See king of carnac last year and also next month .
But the carnac event wasnt open to everyone was it?i might be wrong but i thought it was for people who had previous racing exprience ,
correct , i did state competent kiters AND competent windsurfers can co-exist . My concerns are with ledge like mark said is beach real estate . Guess we will wait and see what the plans are for rigging areas . That is where the issue is going to be .
Select to expand quotearibenasher said..
Another concern to add to the logistical difficulties. The race has not been that windy in the last few years. They may well start the race in less wind than the windsurfers would like. As I understand it kites can get going in less wind. Unless I am mistaken this will naturally favour the kites. I guess we better bring the Mistral Equipe race boards just in case...or be prepared to not enter at all without ironclad assurances wind minimums will be adhered to.. Does this mean the next Rotto kite event will also cater for windsurfers now..?
two totally seperate organisers . WWA would have to approach Yellow Jersey to see if they wanted to do it . Personally as a kiter i cannot see this working
How they going to fit everybody in down on that small area for combined start 
There is hardly enough vehicle room and rigging room as it is just for windsurfers, let alone get one and all on the start line.
This sounds rather strange, as you get a windy day and kites all over the shop at start line, then add windsurfers starting, hitting a hole falling in then kiters trying to get off the mark and needing to avoid or vise versa, kites crashing with a bunch of race crazed windsurfers right on your hammer, tangling in that lot.
Not a well thought out strategy one would think.
Then again, its the local tourist dollars they are chasing, so no holds bared when that's one of the criteria 
I would expect they will start kiters first and windsurfers later so there will be two waves. Cant see it working any other way. Safety would require it in my view.
It will be even more fun at the finish.
Looking forward to the kiters trying to run under the finish banner with a kite in the air,
or passing their bar to the volunteers on the shore and watching them get boosted down the beach.
I'm all for racing together, more the merrier. A little bit of chaos keeps things interesting.
Our team working on the race coordination have been developing a plan over the past few months, working closely with safety and sporting partners to ensure the race start is an exciting start for one of Australia's best known water events.
In 2016, both kites and sail boards will race against each other for the first time. To ensure the efficient and safe conduct of the race, there will be 2 independent start lines –separated by approximately 140m at Ledge Point. The Windsurfers will remain in the same location as previous years with a beach start, the Kite surfers start line is north of the rock wall and slightly further off shore. Both competitive fields will go off at the same time.
We intend to install an inside turn buoy at Marker 1 for kite participants only. This buoy will be placed approximately 150m ENE of the 1st marker boat. Once kiters have made that turn, they'll head for the second marker shared by all competitors. The kiters will also cross a finish line on the water.
Select to expand quotearibenasher said..
I registered but what happened to the Grand Masters Division ?
All the same categories as 2015 will be on again for 2016 including Elite, Masters (35 years+), Grand Masters (45 years+), Open (18+) and Junior (under 18). When you register in the marathon as either over 18 or under 18 the system automatically works out what category you are in based on your date of birth. On the day you will need to bring photo ID to the registrations desk so we can check you are in the correct category.
I am sure he can, for example, Robby Naish did this type of thing as, in 1976, he won his first overall World Championship title, at the age of 13.
Today since the site can't cope with this, it may require some emails to direct the race coordination team to work around the site.
Select to expand quoteLancelinClassic said..
Our team working on the race coordination have been developing a plan over the past few months, working closely with safety and sporting partners to ensure the race start is an exciting start for one of Australia's best known water events.
In 2016, both kites and sail boards will race against each other for the first time. To ensure the efficient and safe conduct of the race, there will be 2 independent start lines –separated by approximately 140m at Ledge Point. The Windsurfers will remain in the same location as previous years with a beach start, the Kite surfers start line is north of the rock wall and slightly further off shore. Both competitive fields will go off at the same time.
We intend to install an inside turn buoy at Marker 1 for kite participants only. This buoy will be placed approximately 150m ENE of the 1st marker boat. Once kiters have made that turn, they'll head for the second marker shared by all competitors. The kiters will also cross a finish line on the water.
I like it
that is very well considered
Select to expand quoteMark _australia said..LancelinClassic said..
Our team working on the race coordination have been developing a plan over the past few months, working closely with safety and sporting partners to ensure the race start is an exciting start for one of Australia's best known water events.
In 2016, both kites and sail boards will race against each other for the first time. To ensure the efficient and safe conduct of the race, there will be 2 independent start lines –separated by approximately 140m at Ledge Point. The Windsurfers will remain in the same location as previous years with a beach start, the Kite surfers start line is north of the rock wall and slightly further off shore. Both competitive fields will go off at the same time.
We intend to install an inside turn buoy at Marker 1 for kite participants only. This buoy will be placed approximately 150m ENE of the 1st marker boat. Once kiters have made that turn, they'll head for the second marker shared by all competitors. The kiters will also cross a finish line on the water.
I like it
that is very well considered
Sounds like a plan that will work, keep the poleys and kites separate for a leg, by then they will have spread out. It will be interesting and a spectacle for sure. I might have to try and get on the boat at the first marker this year.
Select to expand quoteChris6791 said..Mark _australia said..LancelinClassic said..
Our team working on the race coordination have been developing a plan over the past few months, working closely with safety and sporting partners to ensure the race start is an exciting start for one of Australia's best known water events.
In 2016, both kites and sail boards will race against each other for the first time. To ensure the efficient and safe conduct of the race, there will be 2 independent start lines –separated by approximately 140m at Ledge Point. The Windsurfers will remain in the same location as previous years with a beach start, the Kite surfers start line is north of the rock wall and slightly further off shore. Both competitive fields will go off at the same time.
We intend to install an inside turn buoy at Marker 1 for kite participants only. This buoy will be placed approximately 150m ENE of the 1st marker boat. Once kiters have made that turn, they'll head for the second marker shared by all competitors. The kiters will also cross a finish line on the water.
I like it
that is very well considered
Sounds like a plan that will work, keep the poleys and kites separate for a leg, by then they will have spread out. It will be interesting and a spectacle for sure. I might have to try and get on the boat at the first marker this year.
Thanks for the clarification, that does sound like a plan that should work.
I got over my negative feelings and entered anyway (alcohol fuelled rush of blood) Just have to get into some training and fitness work now. Hoping I Can actually get my equipment choice right for 2016.
Hi all,
Thinking of entering kite division for big race but chasing some info. Cant seem to find it on the website.
Whats the go with flares and EPIRB or PLD's. Is it supply your own or are they being given an exemption for the race.
Can I race on a twin tip? Definitely not in it to win it but sounds like a good blast up the coast with a likeminded crew...
Info appreciated.
Select to expand quotehardpole said..Mark _australia said..
Is the race combined?
Lots of talk about it.....
From the news item www.seabreeze.com.au/News/Windsurfing/Lancelin-Ocean-Classic-Registrations-now-open_10078857.aspx
The headline 25km race from Ledge Point to Lancelin Marathon will for the first time have the windsurfers and kitesurfers racing together, utilising an improved starting line process. Following the same course and starting together at Ledge Point, the downwind marathon will take place on January 16 from noon and there will be entertainment at the Lancelin beach finish line throughout the afternoon for spectators.
Hopefully kite string knives will be included in the goodies bag for all entrants ;-) Might be good for a laugh but I think I might not bother unless we hear more about this "improved starting line process" - have seen a few weird ones over the years (rabbit jet boat was funniest), long single line half way to lancelin was also amusing. No idea how they are going to get 200+ windsurfers and some kites all lined up on the beach. More information would be good.
Ahh, move the start to a wider beach perhaps? Whoduthunkit?
Hi Simstat
All competitors are required to have these 3 things:
- Belong to WWA, WAKSA or affiliated organization
- A PFD
- A flare
If you do not have these we will have some available for hire on the day. Sailing instructions will be issued closer to the event and they will be the final regulations regarding all requirements.
Competitors may race on a twin tip yes.
Cheers
Team LOC
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