Alexandre Cousin and Andrew Cooksey took out the windsurfing and kitesurfing marathons at the 2018 Lancelin Ocean Classic in Western Australia.
The Shire of Gingin is home to the Lancelin Ocean Classic. Located 84 kilometers north of Perth, its stunning coastline, adventurous dunes, pristine rivers, and panoramic views make it a unique and perfect getaway.
The event, which combines marathon and wave riding, has once again attracted pro and amateur contestants from all around the globe, making it one of the biggest editions since its first run in 1986.
On the first day of the competition, windsurfers and kitesurfers hit the waves and battled the wind to put on a show for the judges.
With the wind in their favor, the riders pulled out their best maneuvers to get a shot at placing and taking a piece of the prize money.
In the windsurfing division, Philip Köster proved why he is the best wave sailor in the world right now.
The German put on a clinic performance and stole the show.
On the kitesurfing side, it was Ryland Blakeney who claimed the trophy.
On the final day, all eyes were on the 25-kilometer marathon between Ledge Point and Lancelin.
France's Alexandre Cousin dominated the windsurfing fleet, while Andrew Cooksey conquered the kitesurfing race.
The Lancelin Ocean Classic also honored two watersports legends. Ben Proffitt and Dale Stanton won the Peter Volwater Trophy and the Ian Young Trophy, respectively.
2018 Lancelin Ocean Classic | Results
Windsurfing Marathon
Elite
1. Alexandre Cousin
2. Avan Griffith
3. Ben Proffitt
Open
1. Geoff Watters
2. Karin Jaggi
3. Ohhan Kwon
Women
1. Karin Jaggi
2. Kirra Pallant
3. Lok Yiu Won
Windsurfing Waves
Elite
1. Philip Koster
2. Adam Lewis
3. Jaeger Stone
Open
1. Geoff Watters
2. Jorge
3. Matt Mormans
Women
1. Jane Seman
2. Justyna Sniady
3. Maeli Cherel
Kitesurfing Marathon
Open
1. Andrew Cooksey
2. Mani Bisschops
3. Alty Frisby
Women
1. Kathryn Davies
2. Rachael Hughes
3. Karin Scheiwiller
Kitesurfing Waves
Open
1. Ryland Blakeney
2. Jake Gordon
3. Dale Stanton
Women
1. Theresa Mckirdy
2. Fabienne Bosiger