Wētā News & Events

Multihull legend, Rod Waterhouse to race in Weta Trimaran Class

December 12th, 2016

Winner of the 2016 Hobie 16 World Masters and winner of many Australian Multihull Championships, Rod Waterhouse, will compete in the Weta Trimaran class in the sailing regatta at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand in April next year.

Beware the Bullets 50th Anniversary Regatta

November 25th, 2016

Fresh winds and grey skies greeted the participants in the 50th anniversary Beware the Bullets Regatta. The event was dominated by Hobies of various sizes, a couple of Nacras with Olympic hopefuls aboard and 5 Wetas (although only 4 on day one).

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: 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

PBSC Fish and Chip Run, AUS

May 12th, 2016

Winners for the day. . . . . . . . . . everyone who turned up !!!!

The breeze was light in places on the way there but everyone managed to get there in reasonable time. First boat on the beach goes to Darren.

Palm Beach Sailing Club Championship, Pittwater, NSW

February 15th, 2016

Provisional results for PBSC Championship February 13th 2016. Thank you to John Goldsmith and Kerry Holmes for their continued support of the club and for doing a fantastic job starting/scoring the races.

Video: Weta blasting 2UP in 17-25 knots!

December 23rd, 2015

B14s and Weta on a tough day in the harbor. 17 to 25 kt NNE winds and huge chop due to 1. 3m drop in run-out tide. By Geoff

10/10 Jervis Bay Regatta

October 06th, 2015

Ten Wetas turned out for the Jervis Bay Regatta over the holiday weekend and were blessed with mostly warm sunny conditions most of the weekend.

Wetas set to fly around Sydney Harbour

September 15th, 2015

With the introduction of a revised Weta for 2015 combined with a new manufacturer (Australian owned Xtreme Sailing Products in Singapore) and and a new sail supplier (North Sails), the Sydney Weta fleet is getting ready for a packed program of events in Sydney Harbour and around the NSW region.

Queensland Weta State Titles Hervey Bay

June 03rd, 2015

David Vockler the States best. . . againBUNDABERG'S David Vockler was up against stiff opposition before he lowered his boat, Attitude, into the water to contest the Queensland WETA title. David was taking on something that never slowed down or gave up - time.

Weta #763 - Woody Point, Brisbane

May 29th, 2015

Great shot from Phil sailing the Weta with his kids!

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By Luis Kitchen