WETA videos
Videos of the WETA trimaran are being published by a growing number of boat owners around the world. Videos are great for learning more about this new exiting 4.4m sport trimaran and to watch it in action.
On this page you'll find an overview of published WETA videos and links to where you can go and watch them.
Some of the videos can be watched directly from this page, others by clicking on their underlined header (will open in new window/tab), and one video you will have to download to your pc before viewing.
The videos have been categorized so it is easier to find the ones which are likely to contain the information you're looking for.
Categories:
General - boat and background information - testimonialsDo you know of a WETA video that ought to be displayed on, or linked to from this page? Please write to let me know. Thanks. /Jeppe
General
norbanks.com: Takapuna Beach [04:03]
In this WETA introduction video from Takapuna Beach, New Zealand, 2006 you can watch Chris Kitchen rigging a WETA while his father, Roger Kitchen, explains the background for developing this 4.4 meter sport trimaran.
Roger also explains some of the features that makes the WETA so attractive for a wide range of sailors.
YouTube.com: WETA Demo Day Interview with Meade Gougeon [05:26]
After the Demo Day of sailing the WETA, Meade Gougeon gives his insight on this hot new trimaran from New Zealand.
Meade Gougeon has bought his own WETA, is a multihull pioneer, and 'Boat of the Year Judge' for US magazine "Sailing World".
Sailing videos
wetamarine.com: WETA sailing in New Zealand [01:01]
Video from the land of the WETA, New Zealand.
In Windows Media File format (*.wmv)
Available from Weta Marine's website in various sizes.
Choose your preferred viewing quality:
Good: 963 KB
better: 2.88 MB
YouTube playlist videos: WETA Trimaran Demo Day
- WETA Trimaran Demo Day (#1) [00:40]
WETA Tri sailing in 12 knots of breeze with two guys at around 330 lbs of crew weight... Watch her take off and fly. - WETA Trimaran Demo Day (#2) [00:24]
Demo Day of the WETA 14' trimaran Sailing Anarchy report.
Instructional videos
norbanks.com: WETA rigging guide [13:21]
See first hand how easy it is to rig a WETA. This rigging guide video will explain it all.
Video created by Weta Marine and kindly posted by Jon Britt (US East Coast importer of the Weta).
YouTube playlist video: How to right a WETA after a capsize [02:15]
Just as important as knowing how to sail the WETA, you must also know how to right it – should you ever manage to capsize it ;-)
Chris Kitchen (Weta Marine) has posted this video showing you how to go about it if your WETA goes turtle. Watch it and you're ready to turn over your own WETA and righting it again with ease.
Knowing that you can right your boat will give you great comfort of mind when sailing in high winds. Most likely it will also give you confidence in going sailing on high-wind days where you otherwise would stay on land.