Wētā News & Events

Friendly, social and competitive Weta weekend!

June 19th, 2015

In the shadows of the world's great ocean going liners a gathering took place in Southampton water on 6/7th June of somewhat smaller vessels. The U. K. 's Weta National Championships came to the south coast of England and was hosted by the Weston Sailing Club.

First Weta National Championships at Weston Sailing Club a huge sucess!

June 18th, 2015

A dozen Wetas gathered at Weston Sailing Club in bright sunshine and a fresh breeze for their first ever regatta weekend which was therefore designated 'the Nationals'. The Weta is the world's largest insect and gatherings of the class are referred to as swarms.

Launching at Harkers Island, NC. What a remarkable day!

June 17th, 2015

Photo Bob Patterson

Weta on her new mooring near Bodrum, Turkey

June 16th, 2015

Photo Tony Crawford

Voile. Le fun avec le Weta

June 15th, 2015

C'est assez nouveau en France. Le Weta est un petit trimaran de sport, long de 4,40 m et large de 3,60 m, conçu en Nouvelle-Zélande, fabriqué en Asie, importé et distribué en France par la société Innovoile, de Lézardrieux. La classe Weta est en pleine expansion, avec 1.

Art revolution Wetadelic

June 09th, 2015

It might have started with Kaze but the Blue Bug certainly pushed the cause along a loooong way! Now this! "I want some stripes" Antonio said. . . we think he got his wish! Can't wait to see it floating! And to keep the art revolution in progress. .

Weta Weekend at Lake Hamana

June 05th, 2015

Photos Mamoru Aoki

Competitive racing at the Dave Irey Memorial Regatta

June 04th, 2015

Five boats registered in this years Dave Irey Memorial Regatta at West River Sailing Club in Galesville, Maryland just south of Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay on May 30-31.

There’s Nothing Like the First Time

June 04th, 2015

There is something very special about your first time; the anticipation, excitement, nervousness. May in the Triad provided just that, an opportunity for children to get their first sailing experience.

Queensland Weta State Titles Hervey Bay

June 03rd, 2015

David Vockler the States best. . . againBUNDABERG'S David Vockler was up against stiff opposition before he lowered his boat, Attitude, into the water to contest the Queensland WETA title. David was taking on something that never slowed down or gave up - time.

Weta #763 - Woody Point, Brisbane

May 29th, 2015

Great shot from Phil sailing the Weta with his kids!

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By Luis Kitchen

Duck Cup June 6-7

May 29th, 2015

The annual Duck Cup regatta will take place on June 6th and 7th at Nor’Banks Sailing in Duck, NC. This is also a points event for the EMSA this year so we expect attendance to be high and competition to be fierce. NOR

By Jon Britt