Francesco Carrieri and Olivia Castaldi win WASZP All-Stars in Cádiz

Italian sailors Francesco Carrieri and Olivia Castaldi secured titles at the WASZP All-Stars event in Cádiz, Spain. The invitation-only competition featured an elite fleet of 16 sailors competing across 26 races over two days.

In the men’s division, Carrieri claimed the championship and a €5,000 prize after a consistent performance in varying wind conditions. Antonio Gasperini of Spain and Hippolyte Gruet of France finished second and third, respectively.

In the women’s division, Castaldi won the title and €5,000, finishing with 33 points. She was followed by Spain’s Sol López Navarro in second place and Sweden’s Elsa Aronsson in third.

The event utilized a unique format where sailors shared eight WASZP dinghies in intense sprint races with no option for dropped races. The competition serves as an initial step in a partnership to expand foiling competitions in the region, including a planned WASZP EuroCup Final in 2027.