The North American WASZP Class has released its full 2026 calendar, and Pensacola will host a huge foiling event in March.
Nautica News reports: “Pensacola will host the International WASZP Games, an event that will bring together one of the largest foiling fleets ever assembled in the Americas. The 2026 Games are positioned to showcase the depth of North American talent and the growing seriousness of the pathway available to sailors in the region.”
- The International WASZP Games also “create a perfect launching pad for the new strategic partnership with America One Racing. That partnership brings professional-level coaching, technical development, and athlete support into the heart of the WASZP ecosystem, enhancing both the racing environment and the long-term developmental pipeline.”
What? The WASZP is a lightweight hydrofoiling dinghy with retractable main and rudder foils, folding wings, and a free?standing rig that lets the boat rise out of the water and “fly” at speeds over 20 knots once enough wind is reached.
American Magic Connection
America One Racing (often abbreviated A1R) is a high?performance sailing organization focused on developing elite sailors and programs, especially in foiling and professional-level racing. It’s foiling pipeline, which worked with Quantum Racing to identify and develop some of the most successful young sailors in the United States. The development of young sailing talent is at the core of A1R’s mission.
- A1R’s Foiling Platform utilizes the following equipment: Wingfoil, Waszp, iQFoil and Formula Kite
In late 2022, American Magic and TP52 team Quantum Racing announced a formal high?performance partnership, with Quantum Racing rebranding as “Quantum Racing, powered by American Magic.”
- The collaboration links American Magic’s America’s Cup design, technology, and performance systems with Quantum Racing’s TP52 program, creating a shared platform for development, data, coaching, and athlete pipelines.