Design and Construction
The Waszp's hull is an epoxy, glass, carbon-infused composite that is both tough and light, weighing 48 kg including foils — the same as an RS Aero tough, but light. Compared with high-end Moths, the boat is bulletproof due to the epoxy hull, and its greater hull volume plus larger foils let it accommodate a wider weight range than a Moth. The stern carries greater volume to prevent sinking during low-speed manoeuvres and tacking, while the wings provide enough buoyancy to keep the boat upright when stopped. A concave bow profile improves wand response in waves and adds volume forward to help avoid burying the bow in a bear away. The foils are extruded alloy sections with injection-moulded tips and mechanical hinge systems, a simpler and more robust arrangement than composite Moth foils and cheaper to replace.
Rig and Handling
The Waszp uses an unstayed mast that makes rigging simple, with no rigging to strike during a tumble and easier recovery after a capsize. The two-piece carbon mast section stows in the travel box, and an aluminum wishbone boom provides leech tension while doing away with a conventional boom and kicker to ease tacking. Wings are adjustable in dihedral — flatter settings act like stabilisers on a child's bike — and can be pinned lower or raised with different supports as skill grows. Ride height is governed by a worm-screw on the main foil, adjusted on the fly by a line to the wings, while the rudder gantry and wand offer further tuning for advanced conditions. The wand itself automatically controls ride height through a mechanical sensor. Foils lift like conventional daggerboards for easy beach handling and can be lowered progressively once under way. In 10 knots of breeze a 200- to 215-pound sailor can generate enough flow for flight; takeoff speeds resemble a Moth's, but top-end speeds are lower and the boat is more forgiving to sail.
One-Design and Class Culture
The Waszp class is described by its maker as more than a boat — a movement and a global family building independence, resilience, and connection. Owners report that every regatta doubles as a social event and travel opportunity, and that the boat has been a turning point for younger sailors discovering a faster, more dynamic style of dinghy racing. The Waszp_X junior foiler lets a child change rigs as they grow and keep the same hull, feeling safe yet exciting enough to stay hooked. The class has established itself as a development pathway for the next generation of foilers, with 115 boats entered across three divisions at the 2025 Games and dominance at Foiling Week 2026 on Lake Garda.
Ownership and Practicalities
A quick disassembly lets the Waszp pack into its travel box and store in a garage, with an available fiberglass box upgrade. Required crew is one, and the design is purpose-built for one-design entry-level foiling. The builder claimed the package runs about half the price of a fully tricked MACH2, placing accessible foiling within reach of club sailors.
The Verdict
The Waszp succeeds as a robust, forgiving entry to foiling that trades Moth top speed for durability and a wider weight envelope. Its unstayed rig, progressive foils, and adjustable wings lower the learning curve without stripping the excitement, and the class culture keeps newcomers engaged.
Pros
- Epoxy composite hull and alloy foils are far more robust than composite Moth parts and cheaper to replace
- Unstayed rig and wishbone boom simplify rigging, tacking, and reboarding after capsize
- Adjustable wings and on-the-fly ride-height control build confidence progressively
- One-design class with strong social and developmental pathway
Cons
- Lower top-end speeds than a Moth
- Singlehanded only; limited to one-design racing format
