Wētā News & Events

Three Weta sailors take on an epic 300 nautical mile Everglades Challenge, USA

March 09th, 2018

The Everglades Challenge is an unsupported race down the West coast of Florida, USA from Tampa Bay to Key Largo which attracts a wide range of experienced sailing and paddling people and craft – from the home-built to production boats.

Electric Blue, AUS

March 05th, 2018

Great looking custom blue foam Weta joins the Queensland fleet! The quality and finish from Xtreme Sailing Products is excellent. Contact your nearest dealer to see for yourself!

NOTE: All new Wetas will have matching blue trim jibs!

Photos: Queensland Weta

NZ WetaFest, Whitianga, 24-25th March

March 02nd, 2018

Whitianga is a great location for a weekend away, sailing in Mercury Bay is stunning! 

This year we will be introducing handicaps into the racing. This should make sailing at this regatta interesting for everyone.

Video: Close Quarters Sailing, AUS

March 01st, 2018

Close quarters sailing at Woollahra Sailing Club. By Geoff Waldon

 

US Multihull Championship

February 20th, 2018

Only 2 months until Wetas compete for the US Multihull Championship. We’re expecting 35-40 boats. Only 2 new charter boats available. Register now and join the swarm! 
http://www. regattanetwork. com/event/15798#_registration

The U. S.

Discover Sailing Day, AUS

February 19th, 2018

4 Weta among many other boats at Frankston Yacht Club's Discover Sailing Day 
- 194 people were introduced to sailing with many smiles and a few wet bodies. - The Weta was the choice from most families as they all went together!

By Weta Victoria

New Harken Furler!

February 13th, 2018

Weta Marine has been searching for 13 years to find a continuous furler which can match the quality of the boat.

Video: Weta Trimaran Rigging Options

February 12th, 2018

The Weta Trimaran offers multiple options for powering up, or down, by simply changing how you rig the boat. Here's a few tips on using sail clew plate adjustment, Cunningham, mast rake and batten tension to gain greater control over your boat in any conditions.

Sydney Harbour Weta Challenge

February 12th, 2018

Six Wetas including Hamish and Bill from Queensland enjoyed fantastic conditions for a great events on the harbour, organised by Woollahra Sailing Club, with a mixture of short and longer races - and a bonus washing machine on day one!
The first two races on Saturday helped the visitors to find…

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, The Northern Advocate, NZ

February 03rd, 2018

Sharp sitting second in Bay of Islands regatta - The Northern Advocate

Kerikeri Paralympian Chris Sharp has put himself in position to complete a podium finish at the CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta.

Video: Three Islands Challenge Race on Sydney Harbour

February 02nd, 2018

Race 3 around Islands from Weta Championship at Woollahra Sailing Club. By Geoff Waldon

Video: Jordan Lake Sailing, USA

January 30th, 2018

Jordan Lake is centrally located in North Carolina, right in the middle of more than a few Weta owners. Not as technically demanding as many smaller, inland reservoirs, its roughly 15,000 acres are a sailor’s playground.