Carnarvon Windfest is a non-profit sporting event association made up of 7 committee members and 15 - 20 event volunteers. This year's Carnarvon Windfest was held over a four-day period 20-23 January 2022 as competitive windsurfing, wing foil, kiteboarding, SUP and Windrush catamaran racing event.
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This was the third year of the event, which aims to capitalise on the region's consistent summer winds to bring competitors and visitors from WA and intrastate to compete, bringing awareness and economic benefit to local businesses during our recognised off-peak season.
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From an organiser's perspective, the event was a huge success for us, in spite of the harsh weather conditions. 2022 saw us double our participant numbers year on year to 114 competitors and 28 kids and adults registered for our free lessons on Sunday morning.
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WINDFEST COMMITTEE
Danny
President
Amosa
Committee Member
Tim
Vice-President
Travis
Race Course Director
Alice
Secretary
Donna
Treasurer
We managed to complete ten race events over four days, which was only possible thanks to the support of our dedicated volunteers and several local businesses. The free festival aims to provide a free community event with family-friendly entertainment, children's activities and multicultural food stalls whilst promoting this recreational sporting event. The 2022 Carnarvon Windfest festival attracted over 400 visitors which was held at the Carnarvon yacht club.
WHERE IS
CARNARVON?
Carnarvon is a coastal town situated approximately 900 kilometres (560 mi) north of Perth, in Western Australia's Coral Coast. It lies at the mouth of the Gascoyne River on the Indian Ocean. The popular Shark Bay world heritage area lies to the south of the town and the Ningaloo Reef and the popular tourist town of Exmouth lie to the north.
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During the months of October to March, Windsurfers and Kitesurfers flock to Carnarvon and the world-renowned Quobba/ Gnaraloo coastline located less than 120km north of Carnarvon.
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HOW TO GET HERE?
A journey to Carnarvon from Perth is approximately 9 hours drive. You can break up your trip at popular wind and kitesurfing location of Geraldton, which is located midway to Carnarvon.
Regional Express Airlines (REX) flies to Carnarvon twice a day from Perth to Carnarvon. Flight is approximately 2 hours.
Integrity Coachlines travels to Carnarvon from Perth three days per week, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, making it an overnight journey to Carnarvon. Bus returns to Perth from Carnarvon on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings.
WHERE
TO STAY?
Whether travelling to Carnarvon to compete or simply a weekend away to catch all the action and festivities, there is accommodation to suit every budget. From deluxe ensuite and budget cabins to holiday houses, as well as powered and unpowered sites.
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All competitors are provided with free camping at the Norwesta Lifestyle Park on Angelo Street.