A trimaran or doubleoutrigger is a multihull boat that comprises a main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls or floats which are attached to the main hull with lateral beams. The moment speaks to the value proposition of the weta as stable and forgiving. Jan 21, 2014 some pointers on how to make your weta fly in light air by jonathan weston. If you havent heard about the weta yet, and youre in the market for a small trimaran that combines beachcat type performance with trimaran benefits, then read on. The weta is a 14ft dinghy trimaran suitable for use by one to three people. The 20 portsmouth yardstick list was released on 2nd march 20. With our square top main design and lightweight high tech materials, you can reach speeds of 20 knots. Mar 16, 2009 this is the information sailors and prospective boat builders want to know about todays production and homebuilt small trimarans. Scptotal weight 73% note since the normal weta has a planing main hull.
Andres started sailing at the age of 11 in an old sabot which he saved up to buy working weekends and school holidays at a servo. Dec 23, 2008 everything weta racing, family sailing, rigging. Small tri beams multihull anarchy sailing anarchy forums. The yardstick is calculated and maintained on a measurement andor performance based. This weta trimaran is in perfect condition as you can see from these images. Were really looking forward to welcoming boats from all over australia to the event, said hamish urquart, australian weta class secretary and local resident. Yachting victoria catamaran yardsticks are prepared to provide the fairest possible. Jan 11, 2011 weta interview with roger and chris kitchen about the weta. The weta is more manoeuvrable than some catamarans and probably tacks as quickly as other high performance singlehanders such as the musto skiff, contender and the rs600 and 700. In addition, there was a large and quite nice looking dragonfly trimaran yacht. For a more indepth guide see our weta manual under weta owners on the website. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. Expertly made for maximum enjoyment and minimum fuss, the weta is simple to sail, surprisingly quick, and an absolute ton of fun.
The yardstick is not intended to compensate for differences in skills, competence or talent of individual crews that is a handicap. Heres our comprehensive list of multihull builders, the boats they have available, and how to contact them. No other small sailboat provides all of these features. Join the quickly growing florida fleet our weta trimaran is the ultimate lightweight multihull fun, fast, and easy to rig and sail weta offers personalized sales, delivery, and class support. Imagine being able to sit down with experts for many of the new, most popular, and frequently sought after production or homebuilt small trimarans in the world today. The table below lists boats that have been included in the rya portsmouth yardstick handicap rating scheme, together with a published portsmouth number. By the time i got to the paris boat show astus had already sold 5 of their brand new concept, the bay dream 5. Yardstick based on the schrs rating, for all classes. Due to the wetas ease of handling, its perfect for the enthusiastic novice or seasoned skipper. Trimaran for sale in south africa 50 second hand trimarans. Most modern trimarans are sailing yachts designed for recreation or racing. Put a non rachet turning block on the back edge of the tramp and take the gennaker sheet through the line as shown. Used weta sailing boats for sale from around the world.
The table below lists boats that have been included in the rya portsmouth yardstick handicap. Dec, 2016 posted on december, 2016 by richard shrubb under dinghy sailing, sailing courses comments off on why you should learn to sail a trimaran. Even if youre racing your weta in serious competitions, we want to make sure youre enjoying yourself. This trimaran blew the judge away with its fun factor. Home events the boat the class association owning the boat mixed fleet racing sailability sales and wants. This led in due course to the proa, catamaran, and trimaran in polynesian terminology the catamaran is a pair of vaka held together by aka, whereas the trimaran is a central vaka, with ama on each. Photos and videos of the weta trimaran weta trimaran winner of the sailing world 2010 boat of the year. The direction i needed to head to shore was dead into the wind, and i was only about 100 yards out. List of boats with rya portsmouth numbers wikipedia.
A trimaran smashed the transatlantic record less than 4 days, over 40 knots average speed. The basic outline is a kind of a stretched weta i guess. Some pointers on how to make your weta fly in light air by jonathan weston. The 14foot, 5inch weta is a fiberglass trimaran with beam of 11 feet, 6 inches. Both bsc club handicap and yardstick awards were taken out by john. We do not have a dealer at the moment but if you want a new boat we will get you one from europe.
It has been given a pn of 950 which is not far out if a weta and an rs400 finish level, the weta will win on handicap. It can be sailed as a singlehanded racing dinghy with skifflike characteristics, as a general purpose recreational boat with cruising potential, as a training boat and as a boat suitable, with the addition of a. Contact or book a demo come and experience the weta in sydney harbour rose bay or pittwater bayview. Boat gear boat, sail, center board, rudder, and tiller sticks. No obligation to purchase just enjoy an two hours on the water in a fun. The telestar trimaran, the weta trimaran and the corsair trimaran. Weta marine trimaran trimaran sailboat for sale weta. With a shift in production to xsp, based in singapore, we have made structural and cosmetic improvements to the weta. Hold the float at the front knuckle and half way down so that its balanced when you lift it. The weta trimaran is perfect for onedesign racing or social sailing with your children and family.
Second hand weta trimaran for sale queensland australia. To get his turn on the weta, though, he had to pry it out of. Keep in mind that a trimaran holds the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe both crewed and solo. Lifes better 2019 nsw weta state championships tshirt. The breeze was mild, but still it made an impression to see dave bernsten walk away from the tiller of his 14foot trimaran, step to the bow, fiddle with an adjustment, then mosey back aft and resume his duties at the helm. Floridas source for weta trimarans fast, simple, fun. Nov 05, 2012 middle eastern weta trimaran distributor brett hall discovered that small tris can be a great platform for fishing. The moment speaks to the value proposition of the weta as stable and forgiving, a viable family playground that will crank out speed thrills when the. Whether you are a novice like myself or a hard core racer like my husband, come to florida to see what this weta racing is all about. Last month i received a call from the us west coast distributor for weta small trimarans. We were some of the first sailors to jump into the weta cockpit when they were first launched. Due to the wetas ease of handling, its perfect for the ent. Apr 04, 2019 we know the weta is almost perfect but there are a few changes you can make to improve your sailing experience.
A page for weta trimaran owners in australia to organise events and post reports of their weta. Weta uk the weta is the multipurpose premium multihull for. The hightech boat that everyone can sail expertly made for maximum enjoyment and minimum fuss, whether youre sailing solo to the max, mixing it up with the family or teaching the kids to sail, the weta is simple to sail, surprisingly quick, and an absolute tonne of fun. A versatile boat offering blistering multihull speeds 15 knots with simplicity and and safe family sailing also on the agenda. It has a wide footprint at the start and at mark roundings but is actually no wider than a 49er or a musto skiff using a trapeze. Weta anarchy page 5 multihull anarchy sailing anarchy forums.
So while we are serious about design, craftsmanship, and the materials we use, the objective is fun. Was the savings in weight from the new foam core hull construction a regatta. Sailsport marine has been designated as the weta marine trimaran dealer for michigan. The weta trimaran although not a catamaran has been included in. Our unique pricing algorithm classifies vehicles according to a wide variety of factors, estimates the market price for this specification of vehicle and displays this pricing tag when sufficient data is available but cant take into account the sellers reason for sale, vehicle modifications or condition. Over 20 fun, fast, easy weta trimarans are expected at the queensland state championships due to take place on december 34 at lake cootharaba near noosa. We sell and service new and used wetas in traverse city, michigan. Im reluctantly offering my nearly new weta trimaran for sale. Here are 2 short videos of the discovery 21 trimaran from a few years back. The boat is lightweight, quick and easy to rig and packs up to be the. In this post, spanish weta owner jose carlos sanchez shares how his weta has been outfitted for beach cruising. Even though im an enthusiastic owner, id rather answer the question and tag ons with as much honesty and fairness as i can muster if someone is looking to get into the class just for racing alone. Trimarans have a number of advantages over comparable monohulls, principally being very much faster and less prone to heeling although a trimaran heels more than a catamaran.
Weta trimaran sales, service, parts, trailers, accessories. Weta basic rigging guide a quick reference guide of how to rig your weta, with some tips to make rigging quick and easy. Used weta trimaran for sale sailing boats theyachtmarket. The images and content are taken directly from weta marines article page. Weta marine weta s sporty 16foot trimaran is easy to handle on and off the water. And if you want to introduce kids or anyone to the joys of sailing, a weta is the perfect boat. Really good question, what is the future of the weta. Introducing the weta trimaran 2006 chas biggin youtube. Alternative gennaker sheeting for ilghter loads on the sheet. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The weta comes with everything you need to go sailing three north sails, colourcoded ropes, custom aluminium launching trolley, sail bags, carbon tiller and ronstan extension, carbon foils. Get the 3 latest tests for free when you register for our newsletter. Weta community forums join the community share the. Lists of dpns administered by us sailing are published on the us sailing website this table contains out of date and dubiously sourced information, and clubs are strongly advised to use the official table of rya pns.
Some of these modifications may not be strictly class legal under the international class rules but will be legal under national class rules adopted by france and usa. And its built from lightweight, high tech materials, meaning a weta is sturdy, stable, but light, ensuring even in gentle winds this beautifully balanced and responsive boat can get some sensational speeds up. The weta trimaran is the most versatile sailing dinghy on the market with a. The first multihull vessels were austronesian canoes. Australian weta class, potts point, new south wales, australia. At those clubs where there is more than one boat they perversely choose to. The design footprint is unchanged and the one design rule remains. The aim of the yardstick is to provide a basis for various classes of catamarans to compete fairly when sailed well.
After just a few sails it became apparent there was a problem with the alignment of the sockets in the main hull. Add your name or boat name change the colour choose the size. The builders hollowed out logs to make canoes and stabilized them by attaching outriggers to prevent them from capsizing. Andres was hooked on sailing and later graduated to sailing herons and cats. With a bit of a breeze on you can reach speeds of 20 knots. But many of the attending trainees got their log books signed off on sunday. Search our full range of used weta trimaran on page 1.
Otoh the australian dinghy yardstick list is based on comparison. Weta community forums join the community share the experience. The weta is the all fun, nodrama boat the stability of a trimaran means its really hard to capsize but easy to right in minutes if you do. Put a turning block on the front of the tramp as shown. I wont go through the list of names here, but from the chinese builder and the chinese sailmaker down to the group of contributors in new zealand, the blurb tries to name everyone. Brett writes about the challenges of trying to fish while sailing other boats. Jan 28, 2014 not only do the weta sailors learn from the a.
Weta marine, manufacturer of the successful weta trimaran, provided me with the opportunity to try out their new and improved weta trimaran. Productioncommercial small trimarans small trimarans. Cruising trimaran jim brown part 1 jim brown, classic books, sailboat, sailing ships. The weta trimaran although not a catamaran remains in this. We are glenn and paula foley, queensland weta distributors. This is the second part of a story i posted on november 11 about a cool trimaran thats making waves on san francisco bay, and becoming popular among marin sailors among others. Now you can sail your weta in style with the range of fully customisable weta merchandise including new rash guards, tshirts, polo shirts, hats, bags, watches, water bottles, waterproof phone covers and more. This was a stretch goal because i didnt even own a weta. We know the weta is almost perfect but there are a few changes you can make to improve your sailing experience. Shop our selection of sails, foils, spars, replacement parts, and more today. The layout is ideal for single handing if you really want a blast. Aug 02, 2017 the breeze was mild, but still it made an impression to see dave bernsten walk away from the tiller of his 14foot trimaran, step to the bow, fiddle with an adjustment, then mosey back aft and resume his duties at the helm.
Why you should learn to sail a trimaran the boating hub. Weta canada started up alongside norbanks sailing in north carolina and we joined forces to introduce this amazing boat to north american sailors. Sep 28, 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 its so detailed that i have little doubt some folks are going to end up referring to this webpage when going over their own plans for a campcruise. This past october in 2009, i attended the annapolis boat show in maryland.
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