Wētā News & Events

Sail-World: Weta Marine announce self tacking jib kit for retrofit or new boats

October 11th, 2019

Weta Marine had the new self tacking jib kit on display at the Auckland On the Water Boat Show, in early October.

Video: Introducing the Weta Trimaran - 2006 - Chas Biggin

May 08th, 2019

13 years on, thanks everyone for the support!

Video in memory of Chas Biggin
Captions | Luis Kitchen

New high UV resistant Weta Cover

February 18th, 2019

A new high UV resistant Weta Cover is now available.  

Current Weta Cover
- Waterproof
- Average UV protection
- Cover life 2-4 years
- Weight 6KG/13LB

New Weta Cover
- Water resistant
- High UV resistant
- Cover life 6-8 years
- Weight 3. 9KG/8.

Weta dealer opportunity in the UK

August 01st, 2018

A position has become available in the UK 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.

New Weta Trimaran Boat Review by Jonathan Weston

May 01st, 2018

Weta Marine, manufacturer of the successful Weta Trimaran, provided me with the opportunity to try out their new and improved Weta Trimaran. The event? 2018 US Multihull Championships at Fort Walton Yacht Club, FL.

New Harken Furler!

February 13th, 2018

Weta Marine has been searching for 13 years to find a continuous furler which can match the quality of the boat.

Auckland On Water Boat Show Special

September 06th, 2017

Come see the new foam core Weta and 9.

MySailing.com.au: The Weta too easy

August 01st, 2017

Jordan Spencer tests the fun Weta trimaran - on his third attempt

If I had to use one word to describe the Weta trimaran, it would be easy! Everything about the Weta is easy, unlike the process we went through when trying to test one.

Practical Sailor: Weta Trimaran Review 2008

August 01st, 2017

Compact Weta Trimaran Screeches Past the Big Boys on Biscayne Bay

Mini-multihull with aerospace-like attention to detail fills niche of high-performance day sailor

The new Weta trimaran is designed in New Zealand, built in China, and imported into the U. S. by Nor’ Banks Sailing of Duck, N. C.

Sailing World: Weta Trimaran Best Dinghy

August 01st, 2017

This trimaran blew the judge away with it's fun factor. A feature from our January/February 2010 issue

It happens every year with BOTY: one of the smaller boats in the lineup reminds the judges of the pure exhilaration of fast, small-boat sailing.

Weta Custom Hull Colours Available

July 21st, 2017

Choose from any one of the stock colours from the colour chart. Production will take about 3 months vs 1-2 months for standard light grey Wetas. Darker colours such as black and dark red are not really suitable as these colours fade quickly especially if not under cover.

New Upgrade Options for your Weta!

May 10th, 2017

Weta Marine are adopting a 'Weta evolution' approach to keep pace with cutting edge technology and to ensure we keep fresh in the market while maintaining a One Design ethos.