Why sail WETA?

So what makes the WETA trimaran such a popular boat choice for beginning to experienced sailors, and industry insiders alike?

The answer lies in the WETA's VERSATILITY and the fact that it is a brilliant new design that looks great, is fun to sail, simple to rig, and can be stored anywhere.

A WETA trimaran is,

Great for learning to sail The WETA is a great boat for both children and adults to learn to sail in.  It's very stable and forgiving, so even when making inevitable "beginner mistakes" you will not easily end up in the water.  Sitting on the wide trampolines makes it easy to look at the sails and discuss sail shape with your on-board instructor.

Safe and comfortable family boat The WETA is extremely stable.  In less than 12 knots it is all but impossible to capsize.  There is no boom, so no one can get hit on the head.  The spacious trampolines makes everyone feel safe and comfortable.

Great for bringing out friends Get your friends involved in sailing the boat or sail it by yourself while your friends enjoy the trip on the comfortable trampolines.  Either way, you will all enjoy the ride.

Fun and challenging to race Although the boat is simple - a lot can be learnt about tuning and racing.  It is a boat that is fantastic to race and tests even the best sailors.  The WETA has been raced, tested, and had design input from many experienced sailors, including Americas Cup skippers, Olympic medalists, and World Sailing Champions.

A high performance boat When the wind is up and the boat is tuned the WETA is a "rocket ship" - it will bring you to distant places out of reach in slower boats.

"One of the fastest 14 foot boats on the planet"
Meade Gougeon, WETA owner, multihull pioneer, and
'Boat of the Year Judge', Sailing World.

A WETA trimaran is simply "Performance Sailing for Everyone!"

...plus its unique features will please even the most demanding owner.

Fast and easy to rig It takes less than 30 minutes to get a WETA from its trailer and into the water.  The mast is carbon fiber and weighs 6 kg.  With the correct simple technique the average person, male and female, can rig a WETA by themselves with minimal effort.

Simple to sail With only 5 lines to control all 3 sails, the WETA can easily be sailed singlehanded or with crew.

Sails well in light winds The WETA is an excellent light weather boat and most catamarans find it hard to keep pace - especially cats with deep hulls and no centerboards.  The WETA moves effortless in even the lightest of breezes.

Safe and comfortable The WETA has an open cockpit that is safe and secure for kids.  Sit with your feet in the cockpit and sail for hours in comfort.

Can go anywhere Access shallow waters, drop a 'lunch anchor', and take a rest on the spacious trampolines.

A high quality boat The WETA is manufactured in China with top quality components imported from abroad.  It has evolved over 6 years and every component has been tested for strength and efficiency.

Easy to transport and stow At only approx. 100 kg (~ 220 lbs) the WETA is easy to transport on a small road trailer.  When packed up on its beach trailer it's only 1.7m wide and can be stored anywhere with ease.

Very reasonably priced You get a high quality boat that is so versatile that you will have fun sailing it for years.  Sail a WETA while living in China, then fit it neatly into a container if moving elsewhere.

Strict class rules With strict class rules in place, a growing WETA fleet provides a fair and attractive base for social sailing and friendly racing among private boat owners.

Your search for the most VERSATILE and FUN boat to sail has ended..!

See also:

1. sailweta.com:  WETA trimaran videos
   Watching these videos is probably the fastest way to find out whether the WETA trimaran is something for you.
2. wetamarine.com:  Manufacturer's website - Weta Marine, New Zealand
3. wetamarine.com:  History of the WETA design
4. wetamarine.com:  Weta Marine news
5. wetamarine.com:  Endorsements of the WETA trimaran
6. wetamarine.com:  Frequently Asked Questions about the WETA
7. sailabilityinternational.org:  WETA test report
   While the WETA trimaran was not specifically designed for disabled people, the boat has not gone unnoticed by this segment.
8. "My judgement, the most versatile and fun dinghy I have ever sailed... maybe better than a Hobie"  and  "...the most genuine all rounder I have ever sailed" are just some of the flattering comments made about the WETA.
9. sailweta.com:  Specifications of the WETA trimaran
10. sailweta.com:  Price of the WETA trimaran in China - plus how to order