Wētā News & Events

Sailing legends go head to head at NZ WetaFest 2017

March 07th, 2017

Manly Sailing Club was the host for this year's 9th NZ Weta National Championships. 32 sailors came to race at WetaFest to prepare for the World Masters Games being held April 21-30.

Big Day Out

February 07th, 2017

The trip took exactly 10 hours, maybe a 10-15 knot NE would be a more consistent direction. It was a bit touch and go around Hooks Bay with almost nil wind. Anyway, lots of fun chasing down the big boats all day and learnt a bit more.

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

 

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.

Video: Weta Bottoms Up, NZ

November 02nd, 2016

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

Video Steve Cranch

Video: Day 2 NZ Para-Sailors testing the Weta!

October 13th, 2016

Day 2 - Chris Sharp testing the Weta in 15-20 Knots. Video editing by Steve Cranch

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 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!!

www. worldmastersgames2017. co. nz

Video: Volvo Sailing... Have a Go! Giving Kiwi kids an opportunity to try sailing

May 13th, 2016

Yachting New Zealand’s Volvo Sailing…Have a Go! Schools programme recently wrapped up its 10th season!

During the 2015-2016 season -

• Over 3400 students had a go at sailing
• 90% of kids who rated the day as AWESOME and indicated a desire to continue to sail
• More than 100 schools participated
•…