FOILING WEEK
The 2025 WASZP North American Championships at Foiling Week Pensacola delivered high-octane action and showcased the class’s growing popularity, with over 40 WASZP sailors from seven countries taking to the waters of Pensacola Bay.
In a thrilling conclusion, Swiss sailor Micha de Wreck clinched the overall title, demonstrating remarkable consistency by never finishing lower than fourth across 10 tallied races.
The event marked the largest WASZP fleet ever assembled in North America, underscoring the class’s rapid growth and appeal to international competitors. The week’s racing saw a mix of conditions that tested sailors’ versatility, with five different race winners highlighting the depth of talent within the fleet.
Hawaii’s own Gavin Ball claimed the North American Championship title, finishing an impressive third overall. Defending champion Jackson Macauley of Canada remained in contention throughout the week but fell to fourth overall after a tough final day. Italian competitor Bergamasco showcased speed and skill with the most race wins, but two 10th-place finishes proved too costly to secure the top spot.
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