Wētā News & Events

Red Beach to Mansion House Bay, NZ

November 30th, 2016

Had a great sail with the kids on Saturday, we even set a new pb speed of 29. 6kph (16knots). Red Beach to Mansion House Bay and back and even had a pod of dolphins with us for 5 minutes. By Jeff Ripley

 

Video: Now this is FUN!

November 28th, 2016

15,000 acres of lake practically to ourselves  It was cold, it was wet, it was FUN!

By Tom Kirkman

Beware the Bullets 50th Anniversary Regatta

November 25th, 2016

Fresh winds and grey skies greeted the participants in the 50th anniversary Beware the Bullets Regatta. The event was dominated by Hobies of various sizes, a couple of Nacras with Olympic hopefuls aboard and 5 Wetas (although only 4 on day one).

Video: Lynne Sailing

November 21st, 2016

New sailor taking an informal lesson on the Weta. By Tom Kirkman

Auckland Summer Racing Schedule

November 17th, 2016

2016
October 9, 16, 30 - Racing at Torbay Sailing Club   
November 13, 27 - Racing at Torbay Sailing Club
December 11 - Royal Akarana YC

2017
February 5, 19 - Racing at Torbay Sailing Club
March 4-5 - WetaFest Manly Sailing Club
March 19 - Racing at Torbay Sailing Club
April 2 - Racing at Torbay…

Video: Torbay Club Racing with NZ Para-Sailors Chris Sharp and Andrew May

November 16th, 2016

It was great to have NZ Para-Sailors Chris Sharp and Andrew May making their debut into Weta fleet racing. The conditions were just superb with a gusty 12-18 knots which was both challenging and tactical.

World Sailing Council meeting concludes in Barcelona

November 14th, 2016

2016 Annual Conference

The meeting of the World Sailing Council has concluded in Barcelona, Spain after two days of discussions, debates and presentations at the 2016 Annual Conference.

Video: Neil Patterson in 20+knots

November 10th, 2016

Day 03 of Paralympic Sailing Equipment Trial on the Weta Trimaran. Went out in 20+knot winds and a big sea state. Had lots of fun launching off the waves. Tried to stick the nose in but the hull kept popping back up. By Neil Patterson

Video: Weta Bottoms Up, NZ

November 02nd, 2016

Para-Sailors Andrew May & Chris Sharp first attempts at righting a Weta!

Video Steve Cranch

Weta Nationals 2016 Weston, UK

October 25th, 2016

Weta Swarm/Nationals at Weston Sailing Club, Southampton, UK - weekend of 16-18 September, 2016.

Video: Day 2 Australian Para-Sailor Neil Patterson tests the Weta

October 19th, 2016

After some gale force winds this weekend I finally went sailing on Sunday. Wasn't windy enough to capsize. I still had lots of fun. Port Phillip Bay Melbourne

5-8kn

by Neil Patterson

Video: Australian Para-Sailor Neil Patterson tests the Weta

October 18th, 2016

Port Phillip Bay Melbourne
15-18kn 1. 5m swell
Sailed by T12 Incomplete Paraplegic

By Neil Patterson