Wētā News & Events

Video: Double Damned 2011 Head Cam footage

April 30th, 2015

Unseen Head Cam footage of the Weta Trimaran racing the Double Dammed 2011 Race on the Colombia River, hosted by the Hood River Yacht Club. Top boat speed 19+kts
Average boat speed 9.

Nuevo Weta Trimarán demo weekend a la vista 1 y 2 de mayo

April 29th, 2015

Pantano de El Burguillo: N 40º25. 169´ W 004º33. 729´ Ven a navegar!

Información y reservas en jmiguel. aguilar@hotmail. es; tel. 670757980. Organiza Escuela de Vela EVES, con la colaboración de Cenáutica. Escuela de náutica y buceo. y RS Veleros. By Toni Castells

Mission (Bay) Impossible

April 24th, 2015

A Trio of Wetas converged on Mission Bay in San Diego last Saturday to embark on an adventure sail, heading down the coast of Point Loma and into San Diego BayAlthough the day did not go according to plan, it was indeed an adventure, complete with frustrating obstacles and a…

Video: We’ll be back for WetaFest USA!

April 20th, 2015

An early spring paradise lies in a beach resort community along North Florida’s Gulf Coast powdery white beaches and emerald-green watersFort Walton Beach is home to WetaFest USA, an event that just earned permanent status at Fort Walton Yacht Club. 11 races, three days, the second weekend of April.

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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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. . .