Lancelin Ocean Classic

he Lancelin Ocean Classic is an annual sailboard race from Ledge Point (13km South of Lancelin) to Lancelin. It is usually held in mid January. Associated with this race, there is also a slalom event and a wave contest, over a three day weekend. The races attracts big names, such as Byron Marsh, Jessica Crisp and Anders Bringdal. Anders has won the Ocean Classic many times, and the slalom races are fought between some of the worlds best.

The Ocean Classic is quite a race, having a long downwind leg. It is highly contested, and it is quite an achievement to finish the race, let alone do well at it.

The marathon event finishes at the Tavern, the wave event is done just offshore (and to the south a little) from the tavern, and the slalom is done in front of the Tavern. The Tavern also hosts the pre, during and post race social events. the place really jumps during the race weekend.

The Ocean Classic web page has detailed information about the clasic. It is well worth visiting. Also the classic weekend is great.