Unlike traditional racing, Wave Rally puts 10 windsurfers on the water at once, competing on wave and freewave equipment around a fast-paced figure-eight course that runs through the protected lagoon and out into the surf. The format is exciting, colourful and easy to follow from the beach, combining speed, wave-riding skill and tactical racing in a spectacular coastal setting.
A five-day event window gives organisers the flexibility to select the best two days of wind and wave conditions. Competitors across a range of age groups and divisions battle for category honours before the event culminates in the Wave Rally Championship Final, where the leading sailors race head-to-head for the coveted World Championship belt.
With strong summer sea breezes, warm weather and the dramatic Indian Ocean coastline as its backdrop, Coronation Beach provides a natural amphitheatre for the event. The Geraldton Windsurfing Club serves as event headquarters, creating a relaxed beachside atmosphere where spectators can get close to the action.
Wave Rally offers visitors the chance to experience world-class windsurfing while discovering the coastline, outdoor lifestyle and natural beauty that have made Geraldton and the Mid West internationally recognised windsurfing destinations.