Wētā News & Events

Video: Day 3 NZ Para-Sailors testing the Weta!

October 13th, 2016

Day 3 and beyond with Chris Sharp. Video editing by Steve Cranch

Video: Day 1 NZ Para-Sailors testing the Weta!

October 12th, 2016

Paralympic Sailors Andrew May & Chris Sharp test the Weta. Video editing by Steve Cranch

South Island Weta Sailing Dates

October 10th, 2016

Timaru Sat 26th Nov

Lake Brunner Waitangi Weekend 3/5/6 February (more details to come but probably sailing Sat/Sun with Monday 6th free but TBC)

Lyttelton Sat 25th March (Naval Point Yacht Club)

For the Lyttelton and Timaru sailing please liaise with the locals in the week before as dates are subject to weather…

Weta Notre Dame de Monts

October 06th, 2016

Weta regatta held at Notre Dame de Monts, France. Photo gallery courtesy of Danièle Evrard.

2016 Weta Nationals: From 40 to FOUR

September 28th, 2016

2016 Weta Nationals started out no different than last year with torrential downpours, flooded roads and wind insanity!  Although, there was one exception, Randy Smyth, recent commentator for the 2016 Olympics sailing events in Rio, a two time Olympic Silver medalist and National Champion many times over was in attendance.

Video: Weta Tips Part 1

September 26th, 2016

Small handful of convenience and performance tips for Weta Trimaran owners. By Tom Kirkman

Weta Charter Boats Available

September 19th, 2016

Charter Boat Applications for International and New Zealand competitors will remain open until 31 January or until all boats have been allocated. Don't miss out. Apply for your Weta Charter Boat in the official registrations system now!!

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2016 Weta Nationals Sept 21-24, Nor'Banks Sailing Center

August 29th, 2016

For the 2nd year in a row, the Weta Nationals will be held at Nor’Banks Sailing in Duck, NC.   Sponsored by Weta Marine, Nor’Banks Sailing and SailNC this promises to be an awesome event.

Video: "I swear it never gets old on the water"

August 17th, 2016

Clips taken on the Weta during the 2015-2016 season. Had a great time, Andy, Chris, Mike and Warren are all in here at various spots. New season starts about November, just a couple-three months out. . . The wind is still free, get some. . . By Tom Kirkman

Wetafest i Falkenberg, SWE

August 10th, 2016

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På fredagen seglade vi över båtarna från Ringsegård strand till Ätran. En härlig segling i bra vindar och höga vågor. Det är en viss känsla det här med att surfa på vågor och höra smattret mot skroven. Upp och nerförsbackar i havet måste upplevas.

National Criterium WETA 2016, FR

July 26th, 2016

Yacht Club du Der (1-3 July)The National WETA this year took place in Champagne in early July 2016. 28 boats gathered for three days of racing on the magnificent 4800ha Der lake, with good wind and an impeccable organization from the Yacht Club and the race Committee.

Video: Wetas in Enoshima by Kazi Magazine

July 22nd, 2016

Kazi Magazine takes a look at the Weta Trimaran in Enoshima, Japan.