Weta Trimaran with the largest fleets in France and the USA. Its sails were manufactured by Dutch windsurfing sail-maker Gaastra. The design evolved over time: In 2014 the new 2015 Weta was announced. Structural and cosmetic improvements include: In September 2014 the first of the new '2015 Weta' build were shipped to customers in the US. In April 2017, Weta announced the availability of a redesigned and bi-radial cut 9.3SqM square top mainsail and a 12 kg lighter foam-core boat. Weta Trimaran The Weta 4.4 Trimaran is a 4.4 metre (14 foot) sailing dinghy conceived and developed in New Zealand from 2001-2006
Trimaran feat, Francis Joyon held the world record for solo circumnavigation of the world, set on January 20, 2008. The 51-year-old Frenchman circled the planet alone in 57 days, 13 hours, 34 minutes, 6 seconds in a trimaran. He beat British sailor Ellen MacArthur's record set in February 2005 for which she spent just over 71 days at sea. Francis Joyon and crew of five sailors; Dec 2016–Jan 2017; the Maxi trimaran "IDEC SPORT"; current absolute (wind or mechanically powered) fastest maritime circumnavigation, in 40 days 23 hours 30 minutes 30 seconds of sailing. Average speed of 26.85 knots (30.71 MPH),