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The WASZP Class is one of the fastest-growing classes in the world. We speak to sailors who sail in the class and have come through the class and onto bigger things in the professional space. We speak about our partnerships with professional leagues and teams, opportunities for our sailors and major WASZP events worldwide. We keep the stoke high and love connecting the Swarm globally!.
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What content would you like next on the SwarmGet ready for the next chapter of the WeCANFoil program! Launched in 2022 to ignite the growth of foiling in Canada, WeCANFoil is now wrapping up its electrifying third year. With fresh ownership of the SailGP CAN team, a 2026 event stop on the horizon, and Canada’s debut in the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup, the momentum is unstoppable. Tune in to discover what’s in store as WeCANFoil gears up for an epic fourth season!
What content would you like next on the SwarmAlice Senior and Jaz Boote from the Magenta Foiling Team join Martin Evans and Tyler Bjorn.Alice and Jaz have been WASZP sailors since 2020/21. Joining the class because it was the perfect platform to sail and race while studying at Uni and looking to get back into sailing post Covid. For Jaz the WASZP was her first foray into dinghy sailing after yacht sailing, however, she sailed in a nationals only 3-weeks after buying her WASZP. Alice has ...
What content would you like next on the SwarmWith the Youth Americas Cup kicking off we speak with young Canadian star Galen Richardson. For anyone wondering what kind of opportunities the WASZP Class presents, this is the discussion you want to listen to. Galen has come through the 29er, onto the 49er and now campaigns a Nacra 17 on the world circuit with Madeline Gillis. In between all of this Galen has competed in the WASZP Class (SAILOR PROFILE) at a high level across North America. This ...
What content would you like next on the SwarmEpisode 18 of The Swarm Podcast, we feature two stalwarts of the WASZP UK class, who play equally important but very different roles in the success of the WASZP UK Class. Duncan Hepplewhite has been the UK distributor since 2017 and was instrumental in establishing the class and association in the early days in the UK. While, Sam Whaley has just claimed his third WASZP UK National Championship in 4-years and is the current class president. The succ...
What content would you like next on the SwarmMartin Evans and Tyler Bjorn speak to Magnus Overbeck, The International WASZP Champion speaks about his journey to winning in Norway. Magnus is on the cusp of taking his sailing to the professional level and it comes on the back of hard work and dedication. He speaks fondly of how the WASZP allowed him to find his love for the sport again, like many stories, he was on the verge of stopping sailing 12-18 months ago and now he is a WASZP Champion an...
What content would you like next on the SwarmClass Manager Martin Evans and WASZP GM Marc Ablett preview the upcoming International WASZP Games in Sandefjord Norway. Hosted on an island in the middle of a spectacular fjord, WASZP Island as it has been named for the next 11 days will create one of the most spectacular scenes in the sport of sailing and foiling.
What content would you like next on the SwarmDual Australian WASZP National Champion Jack Ferguson takes us through the exciting new partnership between WASZP, The INSPIRE Sailfoiling Foundation and the Team Australia Challenge for the Youth and Women's Americas Cup in Barcelona. Jack is one of the brightest young stars in the World of Sailing, he is currently building one of the most impressive resumes in the sport. From winning an Opti Nationals in 2017, to representing Australia at th...
What content would you like next on the SwarmOne of the best discussions we have had on The Swarm! Foiling Week founder Luca Rizzotti joins us to discuss the unprecedented success of the WASZP Class at foiling week, selling out the entry quota in an hour. We also look back over the history of Foiling Week, the big moments and how WASZP and Foiling Week have been able to collaborate to create a successful staple on the annual events calendar. We look at the NEW Foiling Week event sch...
What content would you like next on the SwarmJordan is the man behind the lens at all of our major events at WASZP. General Manager Marc Ablett joins Jordan to discuss what we try and achieve through our coverage. It is all about the sailor and giving them the ultimate experience. When you buy into the WASZP Class, you are buying more than a boat; you are buying into a community, buying into a lifestyle, and we try to capture every moment for the sailor along their journey. Jordo has bec...
What content would you like next on the SwarmA fantastic pre-season update from Class Manager Martin Evans and North American Regional Manager Tyler Bjorn. We re-cap the recent Americas Championships in Hawaii with interviews with:- Bryce Huntoon- Pearl Lattanzi- Magnus OverbeckPlus we re-cap the 1st leg of the EuroCup in Imperia and preview a massive season in 2024!
What content would you like next on the SwarmWe head to Norway, the home of what will be the biggest WASZP event on record with 180 competitors signed up. We speak to Thomas Nilsson who has been part of the WASZP family since 2018. It is amazing how far the class has come and it is due to the work on the ground locally by people like Thomas that have seen the class thrive.
What content would you like next on the SwarmWell what a week it has been for The Swarm, record numbers at events, Youth & Womens @Americas Cup selections, you hear it all here on THE SWARM! This week Martin & Tyler catch up with Hattie Rogers to discuss her selection, her journey and the future!
What content would you like next on the SwarmGlobal Class Manager Martin Evans and North American New Business Development Manager Tyler Bjorn discuss all things WASZP as we head into the Christmas break. The guys take a look at the International WASZP Games in Sorrento, as well as a few new initiatives to round out the year. We look ahead to an exciting 2024, from an event perspective and analyse the hottest young talent to come out of WASZP and head to the Youth/Womens Americas Cup and...
What content would you like next on the SwarmWe speak to the new European Champion Markus Berthet of Norway and re-cap his stunning final day at the WASZP European Games in Quiberon. Markus takes us through his impressive journey to the top of the WASZP Class. He also speaks of the importance of family and the support he has received from Foiling Norway. Lastly, he touches on what makes the WASZP class a very special place to be and he can't wait to come down-under and compete in the 2023 Int...
What content would you like next on the SwarmWe take a deep breathe and look back on an insane European Games in Quiberon with Class Manager Martin Evans! Plus we look forward to the next events that will be seriously big in 23/24!
What content would you like next on the Swarm 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 onto the scene. 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.We explore how the business is being set up to service all corners of ...
What content would you like next on the SwarmGavin Ball from Hawaii has one hell of a story of how he got into sailing, from an encounter with a shark at 8yrs old, to winning SailGP Inspire and now onto an F50 and Youth Americas Cup trials with America Magic, it has been an amazing journey.
What content would you like next on the SwarmThe dynamic father and son combination taking Australian WASZP Sailing by storm. Jervis is the current President of the Australian WASZP Association and very proud Super-Master. At the same time, Louis is a young up-and-coming star who has come along in leaps and bounds in the last 12 months. We touch on some important topics:- The Australian Fleet- How to get over the hump in a WASZP- SailGP INSPIRE - Format & experience- Global Event Cir...
What content would you like next on the SwarmIn part 2 of our chat with NZ WASZP Stars Sam and Elise, we look towards the future. This includes, the Youth Americas Cup an Olympic campaign, 18ft skiffs and some more WASZP action for Sam. While Elise talks about her role with Emirates Team New Zealand and the development of the AC40 as well as what it means for women in the sport moving forward.
What content would you like next on the SwarmIn Episode 3 of "The Swarm" we speak with our Male and Female International WASZP Games Champions. Sam Street and Elise Beavis from New Zealand take us through what it means to win the championship. We also touch on their junior sailing and their love of the community within the WASZP Class. Elise is a Performance engineer with Emirates Team New Zealand and has won 2x America's Cups as well as winning the Female sailor of the year at the Yacht...
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