Wētā News & Events

Dad, will you please buy a Weta?

April 14th, 2015

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDAAt the 3rd annual WetaFest held April 9-12 at Fort Walton Beach, Florida, two newcomers to the Weta Trimaran flew through the water in true father and daughter style.

Stage féminin à Joué les Tours

April 13th, 2015

Pour la 2ème année, un stage 100% féminin en Weta, a eu lieu sur le lac de Joué Les Tours. Encadré par un moniteur, 7 stagiaires ont alternés les cours théoriques et pratiques. En début de saison ceci permet de voir et revoir les manœuvres, les allures, les réglages.

Final Day WetaFest USA

April 13th, 2015

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDAWell - the race is over. Exhausted smiles all around. . . The race committee did a fantastic job, and as usual the camaraderie and tight racing made for a great event.

Day 2 WetaFest USA

April 12th, 2015

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDADay two of 2015 WetaFest is in the books. We want to give a shout out to all the wonderful Race Committee volunteers that have done a masterfully job with the weather they were given. By Fort Walton Yacht Club

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Video: Wild Weta

April 11th, 2015

Tremendous gusts today, although mostly flat water. Minor whitecaps. Nearly pitch-poled a couple times, but managed to recover with no harm done. Lots of fun.

Rising Swell - Northwest Florida Daily News

April 11th, 2015

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDAIt’s natural to attempt to emulate something successful, whether it be basketball players and Michael Jordan or golfers and Tiger Woods. Sailing is no different.

Day 1 WetaFest USA

April 11th, 2015

FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDAWetaFest weather came out today! Great conditions and an awesome job by the Principal Race Officer. Most of the fleet finished within 3 minutes of each other. By Jon Britt

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Randy Smyth "Go Fast" seminar at WetaFest

April 10th, 2015

How often can you get training from a 60+ time World Champion, former Olympic medalist, an America's Cup multihull winner and Sailing Hall of Fame member? Today was the day for 24 Weta sailors that attended the Randy Smyth "Go Fast" seminar at WetaFest.

Afternoon racing at Fort Walton Yacht Club

April 09th, 2015

Wednesday Night Fun Race was FUN! John (aka Superman) flew, and I think won for the second year in a row. They were so far ahead though, it may have been Linda showing why she was first to finish singlehanded in the WaterTribe Challenge. . .

Early birds arrive at WetaFest

April 08th, 2015

We wish everyone going to WetaFest a safe trip!

By Luis Kitchen

Strictly Sail Pacific Sailboat Show April 9-12

April 08th, 2015

Come see the 2015 Weta Trimaran at the Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show (Jack London Square, Oakland, CA). Meet the friendly & experienced team at West Coast Sailing!

By Luis Kitchen

Video: The Weta Trimaran

April 07th, 2015

Tom Kirkman shared this great video compilation of him sailing the Weta. Be sure to check out his other videos!

By Luis Kitchen