Wētā News & Events

Video: 2017 North American Round-Up

December 19th, 2017

2017 North American Round-Up of a fantastic sailing season. Thanks to everyone who shared their moments and for all the support in events! We look forward to 2018!

By Luis Kitchen

2018 Mid-Atlantic Regatta Schedule

December 13th, 2017

8 more reasons why you should join the Weta North American fleet!

2018

Jan 13-15 Bluster on the Bay, St Pete FL

Feb 2-4 Charlotte Harbor Regatta, Port Charlotte FL

April 18-22**US Multihull Championship/WetaFest, Fort Walton Beach FL

May 19-20 James Island Multihull Regatta, Charleston SC

May 26-27 Spring Regatta, Alexandria VA

June 2-3 Dave Irey, Galesville…

Video: Weta Gusts

December 05th, 2017

The bane of the inland lake sailor is gusty wind. Stop and go. Sometimes hammer gusts. You're just grateful when they come at you from the same direction (as in this video).

Video: 2011 Double Damned part 3

November 20th, 2017

- Top boat speed 19+kts
- Average boat speed 9. 5kts
- Gusts over 35kts and big waves!

Double Dammed 2011 Race on the Colombia River, hosted by the Hood River Yacht Club. There were 22 boats racing, all keelboats; Melges 23 & Moore 24.

Back to Buzzelli

November 16th, 2017

This annual regatta, aptly named after the late Bob Buzzelli whose life was cut way too short is one of the largest annual east coast events hosting various multihull classes.

Video: 2011 Double Damned part 2

November 15th, 2017

- Top boat speed 19+kts
- Average boat speed 9. 5kts
- Gusts over 35kts and big waves!

Double Dammed 2011 Race on the Colombia River, hosted by the Hood River Yacht Club. There were 22 boats racing, all keelboats; Melges 23 & Moore 24.

Video: 2011 Double Damned part 1

November 14th, 2017

- Top boat speed 19+kts
- Average boat speed 9. 5kts
- Gusts over 35kts and big waves!

Double Dammed 2011 Race on the Colombia River, hosted by the Hood River Yacht Club. There were 22 boats racing, all keelboats; Melges 23 & Moore 24.

Video: World Weta Intergalactic Match Racing Championship

November 08th, 2017

When you put Florida Weta Dealer, Dick Hitchcock and Weta Ambassador, Stephanie Taylor together, you never know what will be in store for you. The two of them have one thing in common, stirring up FUN for the fleet.

Texas 200 in a Weta

October 30th, 2017

Sailor Peter Lange shares a remarkably detailed account of his participation in the Texas 200 sailing event on his Weta trimaran in this post.

2017 Buzzelli Multihull Rendezvous October 21-22

October 05th, 2017

Calling all Weta sailors in Florida!

Many of us are gearing up to travel to Sarasota for the last Weta event of 2017, October 21-22.

Video: A-class cat and Wetas

August 30th, 2017

The boat has a very wide operating window and all controls work extremely well for dialing the boat into whatever conditions present. It’s a great boat to learn on and yet it holds up and offers good performance as you progress.

West Coast Sailing Weta Special!

August 25th, 2017

Buy a new 2017 Weta at West Coast Sailing and get a free 9. 3sqm Square Top Mainsail (valued $1250 USD). www. westcoastsailing. net