If you're into action sports and love the beach, the Kiteracing Oceanic Championships at Leighton Beach Fremantle is the place to be from 10 to 15 December.
Spectators will get to see the world's best kiteracers tackling a marked course close to the water's edge, watch spectacular jumps as part of the Freestyle Jam, plus enjoy awesome entertainment and festivities with a beach party vibe.
To ensure a great time, here's what you need to know! It all happens down at the Race Village at Leighton Beach.
Schedule and activities
Wednesday 11 December
11am Round one of Course Racing
Thursday 12 December
11am Round two of Course Racing
Friday 13 December
11am Round three of Course Racing
3pm Freestyle Jam : Competition begins
4pm Race Village open, including Sunset Markets, Oceanics Bar and public beach volleyball
5pm Aussie Beach BBQ : come along and grab a snag!
7pm Twilight movie screening of surf documentary One Touch starring Joel Parkinson and Wes Berg (FREE)
Saturday 14 December
11am Roving entertainment commences, Race Village open, including Sunset Markets, Oceanics Bar and public beach volleyball
From 12pm Freestyle Jam Final
1pm to 4pm Vintage Kombi Van Photobooth open
2.30pm Lighthouse to Leighton race takes off from Rottnest Island
From 3pm Lighthouse to Leighton competitors reach the finish line at Leighton! Prize giving presentations
From 4pm Freestyle Jam Finals continue
5pm Live music from local WA artists The Brow Horn Ochestra, Sam Perry, DJ NDORSE and DJ Charlie Bucket in the Race Village (FREE)
Sunday 15 December
11am Roving entertainment commences, Race Village open, including Sunset Markets and Oceanics Bar and public beach volleyball
From 11.30am Kiteracing Oceanic Championships Course Racing Finals
1pm to 4pm Vintage Kombi Van Photobooth open
4pm-6.30pm Live music and DJs
6.30pm Trophy presentations in the Race Village
*Please note race times may alter on the day depending on wind conditions
Transport / access
Catch the train to North Fremantle train station (Fremantle Line), located a short stroll from Leighton Beach and the Race Village.
Limited parking may be available at public car parks located off Curtin Avenue. On Saturday and Sunday, some limited parking will available in a reserved car park off Curtin Avenue, north of Leighton Boulevard, for a gold coin donation. Additional parking and shuttle bus service, available from parking lots off Curtin Avenue.
Leighton Beach Boulevard will be closed to the public on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Accessible viewing
Disabled access is available at the Race Village and public toilets.
Race Village facilities
There is a licensed area in the Village & the Oceanics Bar - and plenty of food available to purchase at the Sunset Markets on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Official merchandise is for sale in the Race Village on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am.
First aid facilities are located on Leighton Beach.
There is no smoking permitted in the Race Village or on the beach.
Banking services
No ATM facilities are available on-site so be sure to have cash on hand. EDTPOS will be available in the merch tent.
What to bring
Sunscreen, water, hat, beach umbrella and your camera to catch some action!
The event 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 or the event Facebook page.
Join in the conversation with the hashtag #KiteOceanicsWA
