Wētā News & Events

From ZERO to 30 in 36 Hours

October 02nd, 2015

When it comes to sailing, we are always chasing the wind. At times, the wind ceases to exist or may be insurmountable. 2015 Zhik Weta Nationals became the latter. Cue the insanity! Due to conditions, the majority of this friendly fleet partnered together and sailed two up.

Video: Zhik Weta Nationals Race 1 from Skipper III

September 30th, 2015

Highlights of Race 1 of the Zhik 2015 Weta Nationals in Duck NC. By Harold Tomlinson

Zhik Weta Nationals - Windy on day 1 (30+ knots)

September 25th, 2015

A good day for working on boats and some of the sailors played tourist. Looks better for Thursday. By Jon Britt

Shanghai Boat & Yacht Club Relay Regatta

September 24th, 2015

Great weekend of racing Weta Trimarans at Shanghai Boat & Yacht Club, five Wetas competed in the Relay Regatta, winner The Ninja Vikings, second place Shanghai Tan, third place Fruit Salat. By Lars Hansen

Piriac Weta Cup

September 21st, 2015

Par une belle journée mais avec peu de vent la Piriac WETA cup se termine sur un parcours Ile Dumet - Piriac sur Mer. Au Classement Général et double Victoire de L'équipage Evrard Benoit et Evrard Clément du BNO et en solitaire 1er Raou Francis de NPB.

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.

DWJ: énorme ambiance pour les 50 ans du club

September 15th, 2015

Pour fêter ses 50 ans, le DWJ avait concocté, ce week-end, un programme à la fois sportif et ludique, le tout placé sous le signe de la solidarité. La base nautique des Bretonnières a connu une belle animation pendant tout le week-end.

It’s Now or Never at CatFest!

September 15th, 2015

Every September the multihull fleet arrives at the “inland sea” of North Carolina better known as Lake Norman spanning over 520 miles of coastline. Weta racers came from Florida, Georgia and the eastern part of North Carolina for a fun filled weekend at Lake Norman Yacht Club.

Newport International Boat Show Sept 17-20

September 11th, 2015

Want to know more about the Weta? Then come along to the Newport International Boat Show Sept 17-20.

Auckland On Water Boat Show Sept 24-27

September 11th, 2015

With summer around the corner and the World Masters Games not too far away, now is the time to geta Weta!

Come say g'day to Roger Kitchen, who will have two Wetas on display at the Auckland On Water Boat Show.

Wetas hatch for the 2015 Zhik Weta Nationals

September 10th, 2015

Unpacking and Assembling Boats for the 2015 Zhik Weta Nationals at Nor'banks Sailing Center. By Jon Britt

Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo Sept 19!

September 10th, 2015

Ever imagined yourself sailing in a small dinghy, getting on board one of the big boats racing on the harbour or maybe teaching the kids how to sail?The up-coming Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo at Westhaven, on Saturday 19th September, will feature more than 20 different types of sailing boat…