Waszp

The Waszp is a single-handed boat that foils, meaning it flies above the water. To take off the boat, it needs around 8-10 knots, but with good technique, the boat can fly at 7-8 knots of boat speed. There are many different settings that you can control on the boat for different flying conditions, the main ones being the ride height, which controls the centerboard flaps to add and reduce lift, promoting the boat to take off, and rudder rake, which is controlled through the tiller extension when twisted clockwise and counterclockwise, contributing to the pitch of the boat. The most fun thing about the Waszp is its speed, with the current record at 29.6 knots, according to the Waszp website. My current fastest speed is 24.5 knots.

Highlights:

• 2nd at the Region 2 College/High School National Qualifier, earning a National qualification spot (2026)

• 4th at the Pacific Coast Championship and 2nd in the under-18 category (2023)