Lake Garda Will Host 2027 WASZP Games
The international sailing competition will feature two championship blocks beginning in late June 2027.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Olympics
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The 2027 WASZP Games will take place on Lake Garda from 27 June to 7 July 2027. This upcoming event serves as a milestone, marking both the 10th anniversary of the first WASZP Games and the 100th anniversary of the Federazione Italiana Vela.
Why it matters
The regatta commemorates a decade of international WASZP competition alongside a century of tradition for the Italian sailing federation. Organizers expect a diverse, global fleet to gather for the high-performance racing event.
Event organizers anticipate a fleet size of over 300 sailors, exceeding the 247 participants who competed in the 2025 WASZP Games. Racing will be managed by a consortium of four local sailing clubs on Lake Garda.
The players
Federazione Italiana Vela
This is the national sailing authority of Italy that regulates sailing activities and manages major regattas.
WASZP Class
This is the international governing class for the one-design foiling dinghy used in competitive sailing events.
The details
The competition will be split into two segments, with Junior and Masters sailors racing first, followed by the Open Championship for 7.5 and 8.2 fleets. The event will be hosted by the Federazione Italiana Vela.
Timeline
27 June to 1 July 2027: Junior and Masters championship racing.
2 to 7 July 2027: Open Championship racing for 7.5 and 8.2 fleets.
Season Trajectory
The 2027 event builds upon the momentum of the 2025 WASZP Games by targeting a larger international field. This growth marks a continued expansion of the foiling class as it establishes itself in the global sailing calendar.
The split-format schedule ensures that Junior and Masters competitors have distinct, focused racing blocks before the Open Championship begins. Competitors should prepare for the unique, multi-class structure managed by the local club consortium.
The takeaway
The 2027 Games provide an opportunity to observe the evolution of the WASZP fleet over its first decade of competition. Enthusiasts can track the development of the event as the host consortium prepares for the expected influx of global sailors.
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