2009 Lancelin Ocean Classic

KA Ambassador Chris Lockwood on his 09 7.5 Koncept and Carbon Art 62 Slalom board fought an amazing battle with Peter Volwater in this years event with Peter just piping him at the post to win by a mere 2 seconds. Incredible stuff guy's.

Here's what Chris had to say.

"It was a great race. Thanks to all the guys and gals involved in organising it, and a big thanks to all the competitors.

Peter was right there for most of the race, and he passed me on the 4th leg after I did a slow gybe. I caught him again at the end of the leg. He gybed early, and I thought he was not going to make the marker boat in one go. He went upwind of the boat, found a nice steep swell, surfed it clew first for a considerable distance and hooked in alongside me for the last run out to the last mark. I got there first, but was struggling to find a ramp to gybe on and stay planing- there was very little wind. I shot wide in desperation, and Peter hooked a nice ramp to cruise past on the inside. I was left floundering and pumping to try to get planing again... he was long gone. But I put the pedal down in a last ditch attempt to catch him. His landing wasn't too flash but was good enough to hold me off on the beach.

It was one of the best races I've done in terms of being pushed all the way to the end. Feeling a bit sore still! Congrats Peter.

NEXT YEAR..."

Congratulations to both Peter and Chris and a fantastic effort from all the racers.

View the full results here.... and some great photo,s from Birdseye View Photography...