Wētā News & Events

Record breaking Weta fleet expected at Queensland State Championships 1-2 December

November 13th, 2018

Over 20 Fun, Fast, Easy Weta Trimarans are expected at the Queensland State Championships due to take place on December 1-2 at Lake Cootharaba near Noosa.

Video: Callala Bay Racing - Geoff Waldon

October 03rd, 2018

A very windy race 1 with not all of division 3 participating. By Geoff Waldon

2018 Cooloola Cup Regatta, AUS

June 01st, 2018

Saturday had a fresh and gusty Westerlies which made for a good ride on the long race to Inskip point and return (13 miles). Peter Hackett in his new Foam Core boat and Glen cleared out and the rest of us swapped the lead back and forth.

Video: Yarra Bay ANZAC Day Regatta

June 01st, 2018

Four Wetas arrived at Yarra Bay Sailing Club overlooking Botany Bay, the container terminal and the flightpath to Sydney airport. So while it may not be the most attractive location, the water is clean and clear and the breakwater provides a great flat water sailing area.

New foam Weta - Peter Hackett

May 17th, 2018

My first foray into Weta-World was with an early model #177 boat I got at the right price, which was well set up with the carbon bow protection and even a rare outboard bracket.

Video: Lake Illawara Circuit, AUS

May 15th, 2018

Fun sailing on Lake Illawara.  

By Geoff Waldon

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

Video: Close Quarters Sailing, AUS

March 01st, 2018

Close quarters sailing at Woollahra Sailing Club. By Geoff Waldon

 

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

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…

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: Landing a Weta on a downwind ramp in a blow, AUS

January 18th, 2018

How to land on a concrete ramp or stony beach in a blow without damaging the hulls of your Weta. By Paul White