Wētā News & Events

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.

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.

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.

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

The U. S.

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…

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, The Northern Advocate, NZ

February 03rd, 2018

Sharp sitting second in Bay of Islands regatta - The Northern Advocate

Kerikeri Paralympian Chris Sharp has put himself in position to complete a podium finish at the CRC Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta.

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: Hi–Wind Weta Trimaran, USA

January 16th, 2018

Come to Fort Walton Yacht Club April 18-22 for the US Multihull Nationals, where I will be giving a multimedia presentation about sailing a Weta Trimaran in big breeze, sponsored by Weta Marine and Weta Florida.

2018 US Multihull Championship for the Alter Trophy Apr 18-22

January 08th, 2018

I'm really excited about the 8 new Wetas that are available for charter for our big event this Spring! The 2018 US Sailing Multihull National Championships will be held at the Fort Walton Yacht Club in Florida in April.

Video: 2017 North American Round-Up

December 19th, 2017

2017 North American Round-Up of a fantastic sailing season. Thanks to everyone who shared their moments and for all the support in events! We look forward to 2018!

By Luis Kitchen