Wētā News & Events

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.

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

Video: WetaDay on Elk Lake, OR

July 06th, 2016

Elk Lake, I believe the first time the Elks have seen a Weta. Didn't know what one was, so they phoned a Moose over at McGillicuddy's. Nope, never seen one either.

Video: July 4th Weekend Sailing, NC

July 05th, 2016

Nice day sailing on Jordan Lake, NC, with a few other multi-hulls. Nothing white knuckle but a lot of fun nonetheless. . . By Tom Kirkman

Video: Social, Strategic, Hectic and Fun!

June 28th, 2016

Wednesday night racing on Clear Lake, Texas. My mental commentary as I start. By Darin Keever

 

It's just like new!

May 19th, 2016

Reconditioning a 2009 Weta -

Step 1 - ask your son/daughter/neighbor nicely to wash and scrub your boat. Step 2 - spend a day with heavy duty rubbing compound. Step 3 - polish with a 3M buffing pad.

Video: Impromptu "racing" between four multihulls on Oak Hollow Lake

May 12th, 2016

Tom Kirkman in some Impromptu "racing" between four multihulls on Oak Hollow Lake. Gust to 30MPH and 5MPH lulls brought some difficult sailing!

By Luis Kitchen