Now with over 30 Waszps in Ireland, the type of sailors moving into the class from many different classes around Ireland, whether moving from double-handed sailing to solo sailing due to young families and other time commitments or sailors just looking for something fast and fun, the Waszp appears to be hitting a sweet spot among Irish sailors of all levels, from those who just want to get out and go fast to Olympians, national and world champions.
The attraction of foiling matched with the one design element and controlled costs, means entry into Foiling has never been easier, according to class promoters who say "It's great to be part of the leading edge of our sport, with the America's Cup and SailGP showing that foiling is the future of the sport".
Four Waszp divisions
With the very active Open (21 – 45-year-olds) and Masters (45+) fleets growing in the last year, the class now has four divisions that all race together
- Junior – Under 18
- Youth – Under 21
- Open – 21 – 45
- Master – 45+
Three Irish Waszp centres
There are now three Waszp centres in the country, with nine boats in Ballyholme, 22 in Dun Laoghaire and three in Crosshaven in Cork Harbour.
Irish Waszp events 2023
Super Series – 21st Jan, 18th Feb, 25th March – Dun Laoghaire
Easterns – TBC (late June – early July)
Nationals – 19th – 20th August – RstGYC Dun Laoghaire
Waszp Four Nations Cup – New 2023
This consists of a series of events in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, 1 discard from 4 events
Welsh Nationals (4 nations cup) – 27/28th May - Cardiff
UK Nationals (4 nations cup) – 29th June – 2nd July (Rutland, UK)
Irish Nationals (4 nations cup) – 19/20th August – RstGYC Dun Laoghaire
Scottish Nationals (4 nations cup) – 3rd/4th Sept – Loch Lomond
Waszp Europeans 2023 – Quiberon, France, Over 200 Waszps expected at this event.
Waszp Open Day – The Irish class will be running open days in all three of the centres; more information to follow on dates and times.
