WETA MARINE - TECHNICAL INFORMATION


Technical documents to help improve your Weta sailing will be posted here.

Weta Manual

This document contains all things Weta and is a must for all owners! Three versions availabe for download - be sure to choose the best one for your use.
Download:  Weta Manual - Low Resolution (1.7M)
Download:  Weta Manual - High Resolution for Inhouse Printing (18.3M)
Download:  Weta Manual - High Resolution for Copy Centre Printing (18.9M)

Racing Basics

Download:  Racing Basics (157kb)
This document explains the basic rules of yacht racing so you can get out there and join the racing!

Weta Class rules

Download:  Weta Class Rules (102kb)
The Weta is a one design class to make racing fun and even for everyone.

Sail Number Instructions

Download:  Sail Number Insructions (309kb)
This document explains how to place numbers on your sail so you are ready for racing!

Gel Coat Maintenance

Download: Care and upkeep of Gelcoats.pdf  (272kb)
This document contains tips on how to keep the gelcoat on your Weta looking good.

SCHRS Handicap ratings

The Weta has been measured and given the following provisional SCHRS ratings:

Configuration
SCHRS Rating
 PY Rating
Weta Single handed 3 Sails 1.169 812
Weta Single handed Main + Jib
1.214
843
Weta Single handed Main + Gennaker
1.272
883
Weta Single handed Main
1.350
937
Weta Two handed 3 Sails
1.271
882
Weta Two handed Main + Jib
1.316
914
Weta Two handed Main + Gennaker
1.362
946
Weta Two handed Main
 1.432
 994
Weta Two handed Main
1.432
994

These ratings are provisional and will be adjusted after an inital trial period.  For more information click here.