QINGDAO, CHINA- Chinese Couples fall in Love with Wetas

QINGDAO, CHINA- Chinese Couples fall in Love with Wetas Guess what's making waves among lovebirds in China? Weta trimarans! The sailboats, built by a North Shore company, have become a wedding accessory for couples in Qingdao, the Chinese mainland city North Shore is courting as a sister city. Qingdao is the venue for the sailing event for the 2008 Olympics. Since going on display on Qingdao's waterfront, the Weta has become a hit among newlyweds wanting souvenir photos taken with the trimaran, says Roger Kitchen of Campbells Bay's Weta Marine"The winds are very light there, which is difficult for sailing but ideal for the Weta, which has become a wedding accessory, helping tie the knot for more young couples," he says. The trimarans are stored on the lawn in front of a restaurant popular for wedding receptions. For more on this crazy story, read the full article at stuff.co.nz.