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Sandefjord Seilforening in Norway prepares to host the 2024 Waszp Games, an international championship expected to draw 150 sailors from 19 nations.0:43 The event spans ten days, beginning with the Norwegian National Championships for the Waszp and iQFOiL classes before the main competition.3:45 Organizers plan to utilize two race courses in the Sandefjordfjord to accommodate the fleet, with slalom racing held close to the shore to increase spectator engagement.5:48 The club aims to leverage its reputation as a "City of Foiling" by integrating long-distance racing into the format and fostering partnerships to promote the F69 foiling project.7:45 Beyond the championship, the club is expanding its fleet by acquiring two RS Feva dinghies to lower the barrier to entry for youth sailors and support the growing interest in league-style racing.12:15 With 340 members, the association focuses on grassroots participation and volunteer-driven initiatives to maintain its active sailing community.18:18

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