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Entry is open for the 2024 WASZP Games in the beautiful Sandefjord, Norway. Why not treat yourself to an early Christmas present and sign up now? The event is limited to 150 boats on a first come first served basis, so sailors are encouraged to sign up early.
Sam Street has sailed a near-flawless WASZP Games campaign to be the first sailor to claim two WASZP Games titles with back-to-back wins in 2022 (Lake Garda) & 2023 (Sorrento).
Sam Street has sailed a near-flawless WASZP Games campaign to be the first sailor to claim two WASZP Games titles with back-to-back wins in 2022 (Lake Garda) & 2023 (Sorrento)
At the beginning of November, the last WASZP X-Camp 2023, a technical meeting reserved for under-19s, organised by the Italian WASZP Class Association in collaboration with the Italian Sailing Federation, Circolo Vela Arco and the Garda Trentino Vela Consortium, ended in Garda Trentino.
In a thrilling showdown for the coveted top spot in the WASZP Global Rankings leaderboard, two incredibly talented WASZP sailors, Hippolyte Gruet from France and Markus Berthet from Norway, are gearing up to go head-to-head at the International WASZP Games in Sorrento, Australia, marking the culmination of an exceptional season.
Sorrento Sailing & Couta Boat Club, in collaboration with the World Association of WASZP (WASZP), is thrilled to announce the upcoming WASZP Games, set to take place on the pristine waters of Melbourne’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula.
Swampscott Yacht Club (SYC), home to the oldest active fish house in the United States, today announced that it will host the 2023 US WASZP Class Association (WASZP USA) North American Championship Regatta on August 3-6, 2023.
On Day 2 of the 2023 WASZP European Games held in Quiberon, the sailing conditions were near perfect, with the weather cooperating to provide ideal conditions for first day of championship racing, The two main fleets completed four races, while the green fleet had three races.
The 2023 WASZP European Games has successfully concluded its qualifying round with an additional four races held in perfect medium conditions and flat water. The results have brought forth some exciting developments in the leaderboard.
On Day 2 of the 2023 WASZP European Games held in Quiberon, the sailing conditions were near perfect, with the weather cooperating to provide ideal conditions for first day of championship racing, The two main fleets completed four races, while the green fleet had three races.
What a way to start the 2023 WASZP European Games in Quiberon France. One of the most spectacular scenes in sailing, with 150+ WASZPs on the same start line for the Marathon race to begin the overall championship qualifying series.
The WASZP European Games are taking place at ENVSN, located at the Bay of Quiberon in the north of France. This location is known as one of the most spectacular foiling locations in the world. The event will feature over 150 WASZPs from 23 nations competing in the 6th European Games.
Hippolyte Gruet wins the WASZP Euros Warm-up ahead of taking on 156 competitors at next week’s European Games
If you are a sailor in North America, this episode is a must-listen. So much is happening in North America, and future markets are about to explode. We catch up with the new distribution and class development team of Trevor Parekh and Tyler Bjorn to discuss, their backgrounds and their passion for the WASZP and turning North America into a foiling powerhouse.
Swampscott Yacht Club (SYC), home to the oldest active fish house in the United States, today announced that it will host the 2023 US WASZP Class Association (WASZP USA) North American Championship Regatta on August 3-6, 2023. The SYC was selected as it is home to seasonally warm waters and reliable offshore summer winds. Registration is now open for youth and adult sailors.
Well day 3 of the Australian WASZP Championships provided some of the best conditions of the regatta, with slightly more breeze than day 1 and a little less than the nuclear conditions of day 2 it proved that the Swan River is one of the best, if not the best foiling race track in the world.
It was with great anticipation that the Fremantle Doctor would make its full glorious return for day 2 of the championship racing at the 2023 Australian WASZP Nationals. After a tactical day 1, where the seabreeze never quite settled, the 40 competitors were in for a treat on day 2.
A gorgeous 15knot sea-breeze greeted the 40 sailors at the Australian WASZP Championships. Host club Perth Dinghy Sailing Club has put on some fantastic hospitality for the sailors in the lead-up to the series culminating in a great welcome night after the Slalom Championship, unfortunately, was abandoned due to no wind.
The 2024 WASZP European Games will head to Sandefjord Seilforening for the class’s first major international competition in Norway. A trip to Norway has been long overdue and the class is buzzing to experience what Sandefjord has to offer!
With over 40 entries received from all states and territories except SA, the stage is set for an incredible 5 days of racing on the best foiling track in the world, the Swan River. There is still time to ENTER!
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