First foiling America’s Cup boats in 2013, then leisure foiling kiteboards, then foiling windsurfers, and now extra, from Wingfoilers to foiling Waszps to foiling 50-ft catamarans — evidently San Francisco has gone nuts for foiling.
No Strings on Wings
Final weekend, St. Francis Yacht Membership ran what they assume is the primary regatta for wingfoilers on the West Coast. The No Strings Connected regatta attracted 30 boardsailors. Bay Space kiteboarding phenomenon Johnny Heineken received the six-race weekend, with Joey Pasquali, one other native, in second, and Stefaans Viljoen — from South Africa — in third. See full outcomes right here.
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Waszp Americas
Transferring up in dimension however nonetheless getting up on foils, a swarm of Waszps involves San Francisco Bay this week. Richmond YC is internet hosting the Waszp Americas Championships, with racing beginning tomorrow. The regatta has attracted not simply North and South Individuals — among the many 33 entries are some from as far-off as Europe and Australia. Thursday will characteristic slalom races, with championship races Friday-Sunday.
Waszp Youth Championship of Champions
The SailGP Season 2 finale will come to San Francisco Bay the next week, however the Encourage Waszp Youth Championship can even compete in their very own Grand Last. The winners from the Americas Championships might be among the many rivals. This system is for younger individuals below age 21. They’ll race on the identical waters because the F50s. Following the regatta, on Sunday, March 27, the winners will obtain a money prize to assist help their skilled crusing improvement. The highest female and male athletes can even get to affix a SailGP crew’s coaching and tech classes at a Season 3 occasion, together with an opportunity to sail on an F50.
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SailGP San Francisco
In simply 10 days, what has been referred to as Sir Russell Coutts’ foiling street present will land in San Francisco for the Grand Last of Season 2. On Friday, March 25, the eight groups might be out on the Bay for on-the-water coaching and an official apply race. On the weekend, each days will see racing from 2 to three:30 p.m. The Season 2 champion might be feted — and rewarded with $1 million — following the ultimate match on Sunday.
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For those who can attend in individual, examine your choices right here. Can’t be right here? You’ll be able to nonetheless watch the motion on TV and on social media.
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However Will They Ever Come Again?
The reply to this query simply dropped to our inbox this morning. It’s sure! SailGP Season 3 will conclude in San Francisco with the Grand Last on Could 6-7, 2023, in what the press launch referred to as “among the finest stadium sail racing venues on the planet.”
