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Gavin Ball from Hawaii has one hell of a story of how he got into sailing, from an encounter with a shark at 8yrs old, to winning SailGP Inspire and now onto an F50 and Youth Americas Cup trials with America Magic, it has been an amazing journey. 

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The dynamic father and son combination taking Australian WASZP Sailing by storm. Jervis is the current President of the Australian WASZP Association and very proud Super-Master. At the same time, Louis is a young up-and-coming star who has come along in leaps and bounds in the last 12 months. 

We touch on some important topics:
- The Australian Fleet
- How to get over the hump in a WASZP
- SailGP INSPIRE - Format & experience
- Global Event Circuit - The culture of the class
- The Future

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In part 2 of our chat with NZ WASZP Stars Sam and Elise, we look towards the future. This includes, the Youth Americas Cup an Olympic campaign, 18ft skiffs and some more WASZP action for Sam. 

While Elise talks about her role with Emirates Team New Zealand and the development of the AC40 as well as what it means for women in the sport moving forward.

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In Episode 3 of "The Swarm" we speak with our Male and Female International WASZP Games Champions. Sam Street and Elise Beavis from New Zealand take us through what it means to win the championship. We also touch on their junior sailing and their love of the community within the WASZP Class. 

Elise is a Performance engineer with Emirates Team New Zealand and has won 2x America's Cups as well as winning the Female sailor of the year at the Yachting New Zealand Awards. 

Sam has been to a youth worlds in 2017 in the 420, has a great record in Match Racing and has a fantastic record in the WASZP Class including a Performance Award at the Yachting New Zealand Awards. 

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All the news from around the world of WASZP. Event entries are open for the 2023 European Games in Quiberon, the NZ Nationals are go in December and why did it take Martin 26 hours to get home from the WASZP UK end-of-season party?

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 Episode 2 of "The Swarm" podcast is out now. This week's special guest is current world number 1 Ross Banham. 

Ross's story is a fantastic one for any young sailor who is wondering "whats next" in their sailing journey. An accomplished youth sailor, Ross's story is similar to many, after exiting youth sailing and taking a year off, he would potentially be lost to the sport. But he jumped on a WASZP and the rest is history. 

Ross takes us through his journey to reach world number 1 and how he plans to attack a packed event schedule next season with the Europeans in France and WASZP Games in Australia both on his radar. Ross also speaks about the opportunities that have been presented to him on the back of his WASZP performances and what the future hold in the professional space within the sport. 

A must-listen for all sailors who want some inspiration for their next session on the water! 

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We take you on the inside journey of WASZP. How and why the boat/class has been created. Class designer and company director Andrew McDougall walks us through why he chose to create not just a foiling product, but a brand, culture and lifestyle to engage the masses. 

Plus what is on the horizon for both Amac and the class.

Hosts: 
Marc Ablett
Martin Evans

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Keep up to date with our regular news slots on THE SWARM. 

Global Class Manager Martin Evans and WASZP General Manager Marc Ablett take you through everything that is happening in the WASZP world right now. 

We cover past events and look to the future with the up-coming calendar, as well as contact updates on our major partnerships with SailGP and other teams/programmes around the globe.

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We welcome the entire sailing community on the WASZP journey. We speak to a wide demographic of sailors who have had contact with the WASZP during their own journey. 

Hosts - Marc Ablett and Martin Evans