Wētā News & Events

Video: Torbay Club Racing with NZ Para-Sailors Chris Sharp and Andrew May

November 16th, 2016

It was great to have NZ Para-Sailors Chris Sharp and Andrew May making their debut into Weta fleet racing. The conditions were just superb with a gusty 12-18 knots which was both challenging and tactical.

World Sailing Council meeting concludes in Barcelona

November 14th, 2016

2016 Annual Conference

The meeting of the World Sailing Council has concluded in Barcelona, Spain after two days of discussions, debates and presentations at the 2016 Annual Conference.

Video: Neil Patterson in 20+knots

November 10th, 2016

Day 03 of Paralympic Sailing Equipment Trial on the Weta Trimaran. Went out in 20+knot winds and a big sea state. Had lots of fun launching off the waves. Tried to stick the nose in but the hull kept popping back up. By Neil Patterson

Video: Weta Bottoms Up, NZ

November 02nd, 2016

Para-Sailors Andrew May & Chris Sharp first attempts at righting a Weta!

Video Steve Cranch

Video: Day 2 Australian Para-Sailor Neil Patterson tests the Weta

October 19th, 2016

After some gale force winds this weekend I finally went sailing on Sunday. Wasn't windy enough to capsize. I still had lots of fun. Port Phillip Bay Melbourne

5-8kn

by Neil Patterson

Video: Australian Para-Sailor Neil Patterson tests the Weta

October 18th, 2016

Port Phillip Bay Melbourne
15-18kn 1. 5m swell
Sailed by T12 Incomplete Paraplegic

By Neil Patterson

Video: Day 2 NZ Para-Sailors testing the Weta!

October 13th, 2016

Day 2 - Chris Sharp testing the Weta in 15-20 Knots. Video editing by Steve Cranch

Video: Day 3 NZ Para-Sailors testing the Weta!

October 13th, 2016

Day 3 and beyond with Chris Sharp. Video editing by Steve Cranch

Video: Day 1 NZ Para-Sailors testing the Weta!

October 12th, 2016

Paralympic Sailors Andrew May & Chris Sharp test the Weta. Video editing by Steve Cranch

Association Des pieds et Des mains, Baden

July 21st, 2016

Après 2 jours de raid, 2 jours à accompagner l'association de Damien Seguin Des Pieds de des Mains à Baden. Beaucoup de baptêmes en Weta. Le temps et les conditions étaient magnifiques, nous étions proches de la course (TDFV).

Interview with Para World Sailing Committee Member Brian Todd

July 04th, 2016

The second Para World Sailing equipment evaluation is taking place in Medemblik, the Netherlands from 31 May - 1 June with the focus on racing formatsWith the aim of reinstating sailing to the Paralympics of 2024, the equipment evaluation and selection is essential in choosing new equipment to move the…

Paralympic Classes Feedback Wanted

June 22nd, 2016

Following a review of the Paralympic classes, two Equipment Evaluations have taken place to look at possible new Paralympic equipment. If you took part in the evaluation or would like to give feedback to the Para World Sailing Committee please complete the form which can be found on http://goo.