WASZP, the innovative one-design foiling class, and SailGP, the global racing championship, have announced a strategic restructuring of their original partnership to introduce a WASZP Grand Final Event and Global Qualification Series, beginning in 2025 with the first event staged during the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney (8-9 February).
The winner will be granted a placement with a SailGP team for an event in the 2025 Season of the Rolex SailGP Championship. This milestone move will showcase the best WASZP sailors worldwide, with WASZP and SailGP confirming aspirations to add a USD $10,000 for the winner, for subsequent competitions from 2026 onwards.
By leaning on the already established global racing circuit of the WASZP, which includes over 120 events per year in 25 countries, there will be an increase in participation and accessibility to the pathway. The age limit will be increased to an under-25 model, providing SailGP teams with a robust talent identification model. This new restructure will enable teams to continue to also evolve their academies and community engagement, to find the new wave of next generational talent.
SailGP is back on the iconic Sydney Harbour on 8-9 February 2025 for the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix | Sydney. The Australian event has cemented itself as one of the most anticipated events of the summer, drawing thousands of fans from around the globe.
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