2022-23 Australian Wētā National Championships, 1-6 Jan 2023.
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville, VIC
All Wētā sailors are welcome!
The Australian Wētā Class Association has invested in beautiful trophies for Solo, 2-up and other categories.
Registration
Register now and pay before 1 December to avoid the late payment price increase. Click here to register.
Racing Program will consist of 8-10 Windward/Leeward races and one distance event over 5 days, plus one lay-day .
The NOR is available here
About Paynesville
Originally a small fishing and boat building town, Paynesville is now a vibrant tourism destination and home for many people who work in Bairnsdale. It boasts many cafes and restaurants and a . The Gippsland Lakes is the largest navigable inland waterway in Australia, comprising 400 square kms.
Download the 2022/23 Weta Nationals local guide here
Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, Paynesville, VIC
All Wētā sailors are welcome!
The Australian Wētā Class Association has invested in beautiful trophies for Solo, 2-up and other categories.
Registration
Register now and pay before 1 December to avoid the late payment price increase. Click here to register.
Racing Program will consist of 8-10 Windward/Leeward races and one distance event over 5 days, plus one lay-day .
The NOR is available here
About Paynesville
Originally a small fishing and boat building town, Paynesville is now a vibrant tourism destination and home for many people who work in Bairnsdale. It boasts many cafes and restaurants and a . The Gippsland Lakes is the largest navigable inland waterway in Australia, comprising 400 square kms.
Download the 2022/23 Weta Nationals local guide here
Accommodation
Be aware that this is peak season so book early to avoid disappointment.
Accommodation options:
- Hotels (Tripadvisor)
- AirBnB
- Allawah Caravan Park
- Eagle Point Caravan Park
- Lake King Waterfront Park
- Paynesville Holiday Park
Camping
As well as local commercial camping sites, Nick Rutter, our local Wētā member in Paynesville and he has confirmed he's happy for Wētā owners (and supporters) to camp at his place on Raymond Island. He has a large area on a protea farm that is used for bush camping. You need to be pretty self-sufficient... his place is off grid and only has tank water. Showers at the sailing club. It's about 5 min drive down a bush track/driveway from the ferry.
Restaurants and local services
There are 12 or more places to get food - two bakery's, 4 restaurants, two wine bars, one yacht chandler/bait shop, one pub, a couple of cafes, two Chinese eat-in or take away and two fast food take aways. More info here
Don't forget, if you need yacht stuff from the Chandlers, ask for your 10% discount.
Interactive map of the area
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Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club
Gippsland Lakes is one of the most active sailing clubs in country Victoria and operates all-year. Facilities include a fully-licenced bar, club rooms with lake views, the launching area is from the beach in front of the club. Getting to the Club The Club is situated at 60 Esplanade, Paynesville VIC 3880 on the beach front road. Map here |
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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NEXT!
Get excited – it’s a chance to sail in a larger Wētā fleet that you usually do. There were 19 Wētās at the 2021/22 Weta Nationals despite COVID restrictions.
Join AWCA or renew your AWCA membership online here (go on, it’s only $50 and the class promotes Wētās all over Australia… they’re even putting up the trophies!)
Get ready to meet a bunch of enthusiastic Wētā sailors who are just as pleased with their boats as you are! Even some of the class stalwarts from interstate are making the trip south to attend!
There will be an informal social dinner on the Sunday before the event starts.
If you want to enjoy New Years Eve fireworks there's a display on the lake in front of the Yacht Club
This regatta will cater for all levels of ability so don’t be daunted if you haven’t raced before or for a while! Wētās are a fun boat and the people sailing them enjoy the experience. You will be very welcome to join us at any stage over the 6-day long event. If you’re not sure about racing, you are still very welcome to come along at any time to meet your fellow Wētā owners! Race is currently scheduled for the afternoons so we will have some chance to chat, compare boats or to tryouts in the mornings.
Logistics
Organising Authority: Gippsland Lakes YC are the organising authority and will conduct all racing.
The 2022-23 Wētā National Championships will be in accordance with the latest Australian Wētā Class Rules available here
Location: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, GLYC, 60 Esplanade, VIC 3880
Boats may be dropped off at the club prior to the event - dates TBA
Local Dinghy Services
Need to fix some bits of kit during the regatta? Visit Hills Marine and Leisure (next to the pub) and let them know you are competing in the Weta Nationals to receive a 10% discount (with thanks to Nick Rutter!)
Draft Event Timetable: (Subject to confirmation and weather conditions)
There will be one lay day.
Passage (long) race and lay day will be scheduled for when the wind conditions are most favourable, close to the event.
Get excited – it’s a chance to sail in a larger Wētā fleet that you usually do. There were 19 Wētās at the 2021/22 Weta Nationals despite COVID restrictions.
Join AWCA or renew your AWCA membership online here (go on, it’s only $50 and the class promotes Wētās all over Australia… they’re even putting up the trophies!)
Get ready to meet a bunch of enthusiastic Wētā sailors who are just as pleased with their boats as you are! Even some of the class stalwarts from interstate are making the trip south to attend!
There will be an informal social dinner on the Sunday before the event starts.
If you want to enjoy New Years Eve fireworks there's a display on the lake in front of the Yacht Club
This regatta will cater for all levels of ability so don’t be daunted if you haven’t raced before or for a while! Wētās are a fun boat and the people sailing them enjoy the experience. You will be very welcome to join us at any stage over the 6-day long event. If you’re not sure about racing, you are still very welcome to come along at any time to meet your fellow Wētā owners! Race is currently scheduled for the afternoons so we will have some chance to chat, compare boats or to tryouts in the mornings.
Logistics
Organising Authority: Gippsland Lakes YC are the organising authority and will conduct all racing.
The 2022-23 Wētā National Championships will be in accordance with the latest Australian Wētā Class Rules available here
Location: Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club, GLYC, 60 Esplanade, VIC 3880
Boats may be dropped off at the club prior to the event - dates TBA
Local Dinghy Services
Need to fix some bits of kit during the regatta? Visit Hills Marine and Leisure (next to the pub) and let them know you are competing in the Weta Nationals to receive a 10% discount (with thanks to Nick Rutter!)
Draft Event Timetable: (Subject to confirmation and weather conditions)
There will be one lay day.
Passage (long) race and lay day will be scheduled for when the wind conditions are most favourable, close to the event.
