The Pensacola Yacht Club (PYC) will host the 2026 International WASZP Games in March, bringing the world’s premier foiling championship to North America for the first time and placing the Gulf Coast at the center of one of sailing’s fastest-evolving, technology-driven sports.
At the heart of the event is the WASZP, a one-design, single-handed foiling dinghy engineered to rise completely above the water on hydrofoils. This design dramatically reduces drag and enables speeds up to 30 knots. The WASZP reflects a broader shift toward advanced materials, precision engineering, and data-informed performance now seen across Olympic sailing, SailGP, and the America’s Cup.
Since its launch in 2016, the WASZP class has experienced rapid global growth, with active fleets across Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, and emerging regions worldwide. Known for innovative race formats such as fast-paced sprint racing, the class attracts sailors from Olympic development programs, professional racing circuits, and the next generation of foiling talent…