Lancelin, named after the adjacent island, itself named during a French expedition in 1801, has long been a Mecca for people interested in sand driving. From a crayfishing village, the town itself has evolved through the weekender stage to become a popular beach resort for surfers, divers and amateur fisherfolk. The sheltered waters, protected by a natural breakwater reef connecting Edward and Lancelin islands, have made Lancelin such a popular windsurfing location that it attracts enthusiasts from both interstate and overseas. A premier windsurfing contest held there each January is the Lancelin Ocean Classic.

 

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