Wētā News & Events

2018 US Sailing Multihull Championships Race Report - Jonathan Weston

April 23rd, 2018

Wednesday, April 18
Randy’s Clinic

This was the clinic Randy Smythe has traditionally offered to sailors wishing to hone their skills (before he put on the clinic to all sailors in the championships).

A Q&A with Shari Seaton about the 2018 WetaFest and U.S. Multihull Championship

April 17th, 2018

When the conversation switches to fast, fun times afloat, it’s tough to beat the speed, exhilaration and adrenaline rushes that come with flying a hull on a racing-oriented multi-hull.

2018 US Multihull Championship/WetaFest joins the race to restore ocean health

April 13th, 2018

Race Organizers Partner with Sailors for the Sea to Go Green and Achieve Clean Regattas Certification

Fort Walton FL – April 18-22, 2018 – US Multihull Championship/WetaFest is proud to announce that they have joined the race to restore ocean health with Sailors for the Sea’s Clean Regattas program.

A Swell Time at NZ WetaFest 2018

March 28th, 2018

Last weekend 16 Weta sailors both single and double handed gathered at the Mercury Bay Boating Club in Whitianga. The venue was just great with the club perched right on Buffalo Beach. There was a good swell running, so many launched 100m down the beach in more friendly surf.

Scuttlebutt Sailing News: Maximizing your fun ratio

March 23rd, 2018

While boats with technical and high performance attributes are rewarding, the skill they require can exclude a lot of people. Additionally, the increased amount of boat work needed to go sailing might not be everyone’s ‘cup of tea’.

2018 Weta European Cup 5-8 May Registration Open!

March 15th, 2018

NOR and registration for the Weta European Cup is now open!

http://www. campioneunivela. it/2-it-271929-weta-european-cup. php

The event will be organised thanks to the collaboration of Weta Classe France which has announced a significant presence.

Video: Weta sailing in Jebel Ali

March 14th, 2018

Sailing at the end of winter in Dubai between Palm Jebel Ali and the Jebel Ali container terminal - Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Club. By Clive Figueiredo

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

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