Wētā News & Events

2017 Huntington Highlights

July 03rd, 2017

Last weekend 6 Wetas convened on Huntington Lake, 7000 feet up on the western side of the Sierras, outside of Fresno, California. We had a great weekend of racing as part of the Fresno Yacht Club's Commodore's Open Classic regatta.

US Weta Nationals 2017 July 28-30

March 10th, 2017

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Don't miss out on 2017 US Weta Nationals at Cascade Locks with racing July 28-30. This is a spectacular venue located in the Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes south of Portland, Oregon.

WetaFest USA 2017 April 27-30

March 10th, 2017

Fort Walton Yacht Club

As always there will be hot competition, and plenty of cold beer. You'll want to try our Burgee Bangers with take home commemorative cup! Remember it’s not who you beat, but who you meet.

SportsBoatsRUS Interview with Vadim Pushev

March 07th, 2017

Interview with Vadim Pushev (translated from Russian) -

Vadim is a master of sports, a yacht captain, a winner and champion of many international regattas in various classes, at present he is the head coach of the class 29er in the St. Petersburg Sailing Academy.

Everglades Challenge Addiction

March 02nd, 2017

Finish in eight days or less and not DIE!  This is the goal of the Everglades Challenge (EC) which is right around the corner, commencing March 4, 2017.

Video: Some Ugly Sailing

February 27th, 2017

Really tough day - hammer gusts to 35 MPH, full 180 degree wind shifts in a split second. Great practice, however, and only makes anything less a walk in the park. . . By Tom Kirkman

Downwind Tips with Tom Kirkman

January 18th, 2017

It is my opinion that the biggest mistake people make when double-handing a Weta when downwind reaching, is having one person steer the boat while the other sheets the screecher.

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

Video: Lynne Sailing

November 21st, 2016

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

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

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.