2025 International Women’s Sprint Championship
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July 19, 2025
WASZP Class Association
2025 International Women’s Sprint Championship
SAILGP GOLDEN TICKETS ON THE LINE AS GLOBAL FOILING TALENT BATTLE IN HIGH-SPEED SHOWDOWN
Weymouth, UK — The 2025 International Women’s Sprint Championship lit up Weymouth today with a groundbreaking debut for elite female foiling in the WASZP class. Featuring 26 of the world’s top women foilers, the high-intensity ten-race series opened with five exhilarating heats on a SailGP-style T-course. Leading the charge is Norway’s Pia Henriette Brun Tevita, who holds a narrow edge over Hawaiian-American veteran “The Pearl” Lattanzi, fresh off two dominant bullets and sitting second overall with 21 points. Australia’s Mia Ferguson and 2 more Norwegians Maria Butler Wang and Pemille Baann Eftang all remain within striking distance, making this a five-way battle heading into the final day.
At the heart of the drama: two golden tickets to the 2026 SailGP Inspire Grand Final, where the top ten WASZP women worldwide will race for $10,000 USD and international bragging rights. This event throws tradition out the window, embracing reaching starts, rapid transitions, and tight slalom marks to mirror the adrenaline-fueled format of SailGP and demanding nothing less than perfection from each sailor.
“Everything happens in a flash,” said Lattanzi. “The start is make-or-break, and the slalom keeps you honest. This is the future of foiling, and it’s wicked fun.”
With five more races to go and fresh breeze in the forecast, the stage is set for a barnburner finish. The championship and the coveted tickets are still wide open.
Results
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July 20, 2025
Weymouth, UK
Day Two Recap – Women’s Sprint Championship: Pearl and Mina Soar to SailGP Grand Finale Qualification
The final day of the WASZP Women’s Sprint Championship, a SailGP-inspired showdown featuring the world’s top female foilers, delivered a thrilling conclusion in Weymouth, UK, as fresh conditions and a new slalom course set the stage for a dramatic five-race finale. With over 15 knots of breeze sweeping across the bay, it was the Pacific that rose to the top, claiming both golden tickets to the 2026 SailGP Grand Finale in Australia.
Pearl Latanzi of Hawaii, USA, was untouchable. Calm, collected, and laser-focused, Pearl put on a masterclass in high-speed slalom foiling, winning four of the day’s five races and discarding a third-place finish as her worst result. She clinched the championship with a commanding 10-point margin over Mina Ferguson of Australia, who was equally dominant across the fleet and never finished outside the top three. Together, these two rising stars gapped the rest of the field by over 30 points, an emphatic statement of where the women’s foiling game is headed.
Behind them, it was Team Norway that quietly made a powerful impact, locking down positions three through six and showing the sailing world that their national depth is no fluke. With the WASZP Games beginning tomorrow, the Norwegians look primed and ready to challenge for the overall title.
But today belonged to Pearl. Her calm under pressure, silky transitions through the slalom gates, and raw foiling speed were the culmination of tireless hours on the water, strategic preparation, and an unwavering belief in herself. It’s exactly what this new era of women’s foiling represents: dedication, precision, and breakthrough performance on the global stage.
Just like we’ve seen in tennis, football, and surfing, women in foiling are rising fast, getting noticed, and earning the spotlight they deserve. This Sprint Championship proved that the skill ceiling continues to rise and that this fleet of athletes is setting a new benchmark for what’s possible on a WASZP.
As the champagne sprayed and cameras flashed, Pearl and Mina stood proud, ticket in hand, eyes now set on Australia’s Grand Finale and the week of WASZP Games racing still to come. These women have shown they’re not just in the game, they’re redefining it.
The WASZP Games Opening Ceremony kicks off this afternoon, celebrating this record-breaking gathering of over 250 foilers from around the globe. Awards for both the Pre-Games Regatta and the Women’s Sprint Championship will be presented as the foiling world turns its eyes to the biggest week in WASZP history.
One thing’s for sure: This is not a moment. It’s a movement.
FINAL RESULTS LINK
PHOTOS LINK
Media Contact: Tyler Bjorn
WASZP North America
514-209-5953
Tyler@WASZP.com
Event Dates: July 19-20, 2025
Weymouth, UK
Hosted by: Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
About the WASZP Class
The WASZP is the world’s leading one-design foiling class, delivering high-performance racing in an accessible format for youth and adult sailors alike. The North American circuit includes a growing calendar of clinics, championships, and development camps
About FOILFAST (Distributor)
FOILFAST is the exclusive North American distributor of the WASZP foiling dinghy and spare parts. Based in Annapolis, Maryland, FOILFAST is dedicated to expanding access to dinghy foiling across North America through event support, educational partnerships, and performance-driven community development. Learn more at www.foilfast.com
About KA Sail (Manufacturer)
The WASZP was designed by Andrew “Amac” McDougall, a pioneering Australian sailor and naval architect with decades of experience in high-performance foiling. As the founder of KA Sail, McDougall has been a leading innovator in the foiling revolution, previously known for his performance Moth sails and rigs before launching the WASZP project. Frustrated by the high cost and complexity of foiling boats at the time, McDougall set out to design a single-handed, one-design foiler that would be fun, accessible, and built to last. The WASZP launched in 2016 to global acclaim, winning the Sailing World Boat of the Year and quickly establishing itself as the world’s leading entry-level foiling platform. With a growing international class, professional manufacturing, and strict one-design controls, KA Sail continues to manage and support WASZP production and global distribution from its headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. For more information about KA Sail and the WASZP’s origin story, visit: https://waszp.com/about
About WeCANFoil (Supporter)
WeCANFoil is a Canadian-based initiative focused on making foiling accessible to sailors of all ages and skill levels across North America. Founded by passionate sailors and coaches, WeCANFoil blends cutting-edge equipment with expert instruction to introduce foiling in a safe, fun, and inclusive environment. Through community outreach, sailing school partnerships, and hands-on coaching clinics, WeCANFoil has played a pivotal role in developing the next generation of foiling talent. By leveraging the WASZP as its primary training platform, the organization offers a clear and inspiring pathway from beginner foiling to high-level competition—including SailGP Inspire, Olympic development programs, and international racing opportunities. For more information about WeCANFoil and its programs, visit: https://wecanfoil.org
About SailSync (Technology Partner)
SailSync.ai is a pioneering platform harnessing artificial intelligence to streamline communication, coordination, and logistics for sailing teams, coaches, and regatta organizers. Designed by sailors for sailors, SailSync.ai helps reduce administrative burden and increase operational efficiency by automating scheduling, signups, messaging, and performance tracking—all in one easy-to-use interface. Rapidly gaining adoption across North America, SailSync.ai is especially valuable to foiling classes and development teams, where fast-paced schedules and evolving training needs require seamless information flow. By supporting the WASZP Class and initiatives like America One Racing, SailSync.ai is playing a key role in empowering teams to focus less on logistics and more on performance. To learn more about SailSync.ai and how it’s transforming team coordination in sailing, visit:https://www.sailsync.ai
About Zhik (Clothing Sponsor)
Zhik is a global leader in performance sailing apparel, renowned for its innovative, high-tech gear designed for the most demanding conditions on and off the water. Born from Olympic campaigns and tested at the highest levels of competitive sailing, Zhik products are trusted by elite athletes, weekend racers, and foiling enthusiasts around the world. With a focus on comfort, durability, and cutting-edge materials, Zhik has become the go-to brand for sailors pushing the limits of performance—including those in the fast-paced world of foiling. As an official supporter of the WASZP Class, Zhik continues to outfit sailors with the technical gear they need to train, race, and win—whether it's at youth qualifiers or world championship regattas. For more about Zhik’s full line of sailing apparel, visit:https://www.zhik.com