The Slingair Heliwork WA Lake Argyle Adventure Race

Simon Rimmer / 10.12.2012

The Slingair Heliwork WA Lake Argyle Adventure Race is done and dusted for another year. Another amazing chapter for this emerging sporting spectacle set in the stunning Carr Boyd Ranges of the East Kimberley.

Congratulations to each of our valiant competitors who took on the newly designed and challenging course with incredible feats of athleticism and lashings of spirited competition across each of the categories. It made for a memorable spectacle and will only ensure the continued growth and success of the Slingair Heliwork WA Lake Argyle Adventure Race.

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Glen Taylor who was simply irrepressible as your Race Director. He set the course, established the race hub, rushed about with frenzied intent and entertained and informed you throughout the day.

The most exciting element of the event was the partnership with our major sponsor that will continue next year. The date for the 2013 Slingair Heliwork WA Lake Argyle Adventure is Saturday the 24th August, 2013.  Should make for more comfortable though no less spectacular racing through the East Kimberley.

Horses for Courses

Let’s have a Captain Cook at the course again and consider some of the highlights;

Swim 2 km - Chin Yin Island Lake Argyle

Magic starting element favoured by many competitors as it leaves the rest of the day free to witness the torment of your team mates.

Fastest time: Dr Dre’s Angels Sarah Althorpe (00:38:13)

Run 8 km  - Boat Ramp to Lake Argyle Resort via Durack’s Homestead

Spectacular trail run that took your breath away with views of Bamboo Cove before searing every fibre of your torn legs.

Fastest time: Blackadder Will Withers (00:38:14)

Cycle  38 km - Lake Argyle Road, Matchbox Creek Road, Spillway trails & Lake Argyle Road

Brutally hot and dusty course with freakin’ evil sections of soul sapping sandy trails.

Fastest time: IP Boys Mark Phillips (01:47:41)

Paddle 17 km - The Pelicans

Le Mans start to get to the boat ramp before the magic journey to The Pelicans and back.

Fastest time: Blackadder Dan Colman (01:51:02)

Team Run 1200 metres - Boat ramp Lake Argyle to Lake Argyle Resort

Bastard of an element because your legs aren’t capable of any coordinated function.

Fastest time: (No split available)

Cheers and Beers 0 km - Lake Argyle Resort Village

Champion Male: Peter Clark (07:08:40)

Champion Team: Blackadder (04:56:18)