Waszp

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:
The Waszp is a one design foiler, that was created by Andrew McDougall, designer of the world beating Mach 2 foiling Moth. Recently, it was just named 2017 Best One-Design by Sailing Worlds Boat of the Year Awards. The Waszp and the Moth are similar in their concepts, but for a couple reasons, the Waszp hits a market of different dinghy sailors. First, the Waszp is half the price of the Moth, you can buy a brand new Waszp in the US for $12,500. Unlike the Moth the Waszp is a one design class. With the Waszp you have adjustable wing angles allowing you to adjust for your skill and for storage. The Waszp comes with retractable alloy foils making it an easy boat to launch. With a free standing rig, you can rig up quickly and have a much easier time getting back into the boat after capsizing.

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