Wētā News & Events

Introducing SwiftFurl a Continuous Line Furler By Allen Brothers

September 01st, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new “SwiftFurl” continuous line furler, set to take your sailing experience to new horizons. The SwiftFurl is the perfect solution for effortless sail control and ultimate fun on the water.

Welcome to AdrenawindSports UK

June 12th, 2023

Welcome to AdrenawindSports

We represent windsports that were dreamt in New Zealand and now available worldwide - This is the UK home for the Wētā dinghy and Blokart, sailing on land. AdrenawindSports began from a love of sailing, both on the water and on land.

Wētā Logo Update

April 06th, 2022

We recently updated our logo to include macrons – Wētā. The macrons indicate the vowel sounds should be elongated "weh-taa".

Weta-Good Time on the Bay - Dave Reed (Sailing World)

February 21st, 2022

The Wetas have flocked to St. Petersburg, Florida for a good old fashioned weekend of fun on Tampa Bay.

Inaugural Australian National Weta Championships - Australian Multihull World Magazine

March 17th, 2021

Story Peter Hackett | Images Julie Hartwig

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Well we did it.

Australian Multihull World Magazine: AWCA Weta National Championships

November 05th, 2020

Well it is official now, at the time of going to press, the green light is on for the first AWCA Weta National Championship to be contested at the Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club from December 28 to January 2.

Video: Testing the Newly Installed Self Tacking Jib

September 14th, 2020

Testing the new self tacker with twin tiller extensions. Well, I really like it. You can really focus on other tactical decisions such as windshifts and other boats. I know my sheets are still way too long.

Review: Multihull Expert Peter Hackett Reviews the Weta Self Tacking Jib

September 07th, 2020

The Weta Self Tacking (ST) Jib has not been out that long but it has gained strong acceptance already, particularly from single handed racers.

USA Weta Dealer Wanted

September 02nd, 2020

A position has become available on the West Coast for someone to join the worldwide network of Weta dealers. • The Weta is a New Zealand One Design trimaran designed in 2004 by a team of talented dinghy sailors.

Safety Harness use on a Weta

June 22nd, 2020

Many of you would have read of Bob Shirley’s traumatic experience recently on Sailing Anarchy when he fell overboard from his Weta but fortunately was still tethered to his boat. He writes:

"I went for a sail yesterday on my Weta. It was both a dream and a nightmare.

Thinking of upgrading your Jib? Reasons to fit a Self Tacker on your Weta

June 18th, 2020

RACING:
- A ST allows you to tack upwind without touching jib sheet(s). - You maintain the perfect jib sheeting angle without adjustment each time you tack.

New Self Tacking Jib - A Game Changer!

February 17th, 2020

19/03/2020 Update: Weta#1-999 & 1000+ now shipping
Installation Guide: https://docs. google. com/document/d/156A_X9mykd9lhbzFHpf-QQl9K2OUO4z0-syhzWrTjvE/edit?usp=sharing

The first batch of new self tacking jib kits for Weta #1000+ will be ready for shipping in less than 3 weeks. The kits include everything you need to go sailing (hardware/ropes/jib/track).