Wētā News & Events

23.8MPH in Cat's-paw winds

September 17th, 2015

Funky Cat-paw winds aside, managed to read the clouds for best wind and take advantage of relatively calm surface conditions. Hit 23. 8 at some point according to the Velocitek Speed Puck. Frankly, I didn't think this boat could attain that speed, but apparently it will. By Tom Kirkman

Wetas set to fly around Sydney Harbour

September 15th, 2015

With the introduction of a revised Weta for 2015 combined with a new manufacturer (Australian owned Xtreme Sailing Products in Singapore) and and a new sail supplier (North Sails), the Sydney Weta fleet is getting ready for a packed program of events in Sydney Harbour and around the NSW region.

DWJ: énorme ambiance pour les 50 ans du club

September 15th, 2015

Pour fêter ses 50 ans, le DWJ avait concocté, ce week-end, un programme à la fois sportif et ludique, le tout placé sous le signe de la solidarité. La base nautique des Bretonnières a connu une belle animation pendant tout le week-end.

It’s Now or Never at CatFest!

September 15th, 2015

Every September the multihull fleet arrives at the “inland sea” of North Carolina better known as Lake Norman spanning over 520 miles of coastline. Weta racers came from Florida, Georgia and the eastern part of North Carolina for a fun filled weekend at Lake Norman Yacht Club.

Newport International Boat Show Sept 17-20

September 11th, 2015

Want to know more about the Weta? Then come along to the Newport International Boat Show Sept 17-20.

Auckland On Water Boat Show Sept 24-27

September 11th, 2015

With summer around the corner and the World Masters Games not too far away, now is the time to geta Weta!

Come say g'day to Roger Kitchen, who will have two Wetas on display at the Auckland On Water Boat Show.

Wetas hatch for the 2015 Zhik Weta Nationals

September 10th, 2015

Unpacking and Assembling Boats for the 2015 Zhik Weta Nationals at Nor'banks Sailing Center. By Jon Britt

Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo Sept 19!

September 10th, 2015

Ever imagined yourself sailing in a small dinghy, getting on board one of the big boats racing on the harbour or maybe teaching the kids how to sail?The up-coming Yachting New Zealand Dinghy Expo at Westhaven, on Saturday 19th September, will feature more than 20 different types of sailing boat…

Abenteuertour mit Tochter rund Fehmarn

September 04th, 2015

Der Weta hat uns gut herum gebracht. In zwei Wasserdichten Säcken haben wir genug für ein paar Übernachtungen unterbringen können. Leider war die Insel zu klein oder der Weta zu schnell. . . Das nächste Mal wird die Tour länger.

NZ WetaFest Nov 20-22

August 31st, 2015

Tauranga Yacht and Boating Club, Nov 20-22Come join the swarm in a friendly, fun-filled weekend for all the family!

There will be coaching on Friday by National Champion and Olympic representative Jon Bilger.

2015 Wine & Roses Regatta

August 20th, 2015

We had 4 SoCal boats and 3 NorCal boats converge on Santa Barbara, AKA the California Riviera, for postcard perfect champagne sailing:  Water temperature: 70 degrees. Air Temp: 85 degrees. Sky: clear and blue. Ocean: clear and blue.

What a Weta Day!

August 19th, 2015

4 of the 8 Wetas that swarmed in Santa Barbara with the F18 and Hobies this past weekend for the 2015 Wine and Roses Regatta. By Weta #389