The WASZP Class has announced a two-year partnership with Vakaros to integrate advanced digital race management technology into WASZP regattas worldwide. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the evolution of dinghy foiling fleet racing.
Central to the partnership is Vakaros’s RaceSense technology, which sets a new standard for modern race management in sailing. It offers GPS-based starting lines, automated OCS identification, and real-time data validation, enhancing fairness in starts and clarity in outcomes while providing a better experience for sailors, race committees, and organisers.
This initiative not only improves hardware but also aligns with the WASZP Class’s commitment to innovation and professionalism. Sailors will enjoy consistent, high-quality racing, while organisers gain access to tools that simplify their tasks, improve accuracy, and elevate competition standards.
Additionally, Vakaros significantly enhances the training environment for sailors, allowing them to collect and analyse precise data, which accelerates their development within the class. Top WASZP competitors, such as Magnus Overbeck, Pablo Astiazaran, and Hippolyte Gruet, have credited their successes to utilising insights from their Vakaros devices, which empower sailors to coach themselves effectively.
This partnership reaffirms the WASZP’s image as an innovative class that embraces high-level fleet racing while remaining accessible. As foiling continues to shape the future of dinghy sailing, the collaboration with Vakaros ensures that WASZP racing is supported by advanced, dynamic systems.
Together, WASZP and Vakaros are establishing new benchmarks for conducting foiling regattas, merging athletic prowess with cutting-edge technology to create a premier racing experience for sailors globally.
Looking ahead, Vakaros will debut at the 2026 WASZP Games in Pensacola, with entry closing on 22 February. Charter opportunities are limited, prompting early registration for interested participants.
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