Over the weekend of September 16th-17th the United States Waszp Nationals was held 
at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut. The Waszp class is a new exciting boat that is gaining attention throughout the country. If you hadn’t had a chance to check out these boats yet, its a must do! Check out the article First WASZP Class Regatta in the USA!: WAZSP Profile and Regatta Report for the Waszp profile.
Day One – Saturday, September 16th:
Nine sailors from across the country arrived at Cedar Point Yacht Club and were greeted with foggy conditions. The breeze was more than the forecast had predicted ranging from about 5-7 knots. The sailors knew the forecast wasn’t looking great for the weekend, so the group all rigged up and after the skippers meeting launched quickly to try and get in some racing. For the first race, the breeze was still about 5-7 knots blowing from the East, the course for the day was a windward leeward. Conditions were spotty throughout the course, but the top half of the course seemed to have more breeze shifting towards the right. Downwind the trick was to stay as balanced as possible and 
stay in the pressure. Sam Blouin took the first race win, with Conner Blouin in 2nd, followed by Reed Baldridge in 3rd. The second race they shortened the course as the conditions seemed to be going in and out, and dying down to the 3-5 knot range. A lot of the same for the second race, staying in the breeze was key along with balancing your boat. Robyn Lesh took the 1st this race, followed by Connor Blouin in 2nd, and Sam Blouin in 3rd. After the sailors finished the second race, the race committee moved the course more East as wind conditions looked a little more consistent up the course. However, once the race committee set the course, the breeze had died out. Waszp sailors hung out while we all hoped for more breeze to fill back in throughout the course. Unfortunately, it wasn’t 
looking promising, so the race committee sent us all in for a wind delay on land. Once all the sailors reached land, we waited for a more consistent breeze. Sailors hung out enjoying some snacks while we all hoped for better conditions to transpire. After about an hour wind delay the breeze filled back to the 5-6 knot range, but due to the time of day and breeze predicted to die the group called it for the day. Once the call was made, the group derigged for the day and headed upstairs to enjoy a great taco dinner put on by the club. Sailors all left fed well and tired from the day of low riding, and most of all hoping for better breeze tomorrow.
Day Two – Sunday, September 17th:
All the sailors arrived at Cedar Point eager for better breeze; unfortunately, that was not the case. Foggy conditions and zero breeze were the conditions the sailors were greeted with on day two. However, despite the wind delay sailors rigged up their boats hopeful that breeze would fill as the fog lifted. During the wind delay, sailors chatted about the class and where to hold regattas in future. They also discussed the boats and different settings they have been using while sailing. Despite the lack of breeze, it was a great way for the class to get more exposure and get sailors of this new class coming together. At noon the race committee 
called the regatta for the weekend, and awards followed. 1st place Sam Blouin, 2nd Connor Blouin, and 3rd Robyn Lesh.
FULL RESULTS
Unfortunately, the conditions for the Nationals were not foiling, but it was another great event to get this class up and moving. It will be exciting to see the events in this class continue to grow!
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atta was held at Toms River Yacht Club in Toms River, New Jersey. If you had the chance to read our article: 
their foils. After trying a practice start at around 10:15 am the race committee decided to move out into the bay for a more consistent breeze. The journey out to the bay didn’t take long for the sailors, and the race committee set up the course quickly. The breeze out in the bay was blowing 15-20 knots with about 1-2 foot chop. The course was an America’s Cup style course with a reaching start, windward leeward course. With this being some of the sailors first time racing in these boats it made for an interesting, exciting day. With the breeze the races were quick and some of the top sailors finishing in less than 10 minutes. Racing brought lots of s
pectators out, watching the fast, exciting, carnage filled racing. Eight races were sailed, and by the end of the day, you could see the exhaustion in the sailors. There was one boat breakdown f
breeze from the northeast again, but this time a puffy 10-15 knots with flat to 1 foot of chop. The sailors headed out again to the bay for more consistent wind. With the lighter conditions, you could see a big separation in the fleet. The breeze was shifty and slowly dying throughout the day making it very tricky to get up on the foils. Lighter sailors were using the wind to their advantage and throwing out some great finishes. The race committee was able to get 5 races in before the breeze dropped down to about 10 knots, calling it for the day. A total of 13 races were sailed giving the sailors two throw outs for the weekend. Reed Baldridge was able to pull off the win with 16 points, Conner Blouin in second with 20 points, and
Looking for a new boat, and not only a new boat but a foiling boat? A boat that is fast, fun, durable, and affordable? The Waszp may just be it! Similar to the Moth the Waszp offers sailors with a more durable and affordable boat. Just recently at the end of January, the first Waszp regatta took place in the US. This regatta was part of the Winter Series that the Moth class has held at the Upper Keys Sailing Club for the past couple years. Since the US Waszp class is brand new the president of the US Waszp class Reed Baldridge thought this winter series would be a great stepping stone for the class. The regatta brought 8 sailors with Waszp’s all around the country, it was not only a great regatta but a great learning and brainstorming session for this new class.
The Boat:
been sailing the Waszp for a couple of months where for some of the sailors it was their first time in the boat. Day 1 was frustrating as it was light with marginal foiling conditions. However, everyone in the class helped each other out as they learned throughout the day. John Wallace had good speed and took the day with a 2, 1.
in. Slowly the breeze died off to 5-8 knots again once the racing got started at 11 am. Some sailors were able to get foiling for a little bit, but it was another day of tricky racing. Matt Goetting, “The angles were so crazy on both the upwind and downwind that it didn’t pay to be foiling.” Another slow moving day, but the group was able to get 4 races in with Connor Blouin taking the lead, followed by John Wallace, and Peet Must. The group all headed out after sailing to the local tiki bar where they all chatted about everything from foiling to fruity drinks.
