Welcome to the
Nelson Surfski Club website
Our mission is to promote and encourage all aspects of surfski paddling to our members by offering a training and racing programme within the Nelson/Tasman Region.
Upcoming events:
Monday night racing, October - March
Will resume in October 2025
Winter racing being finalised.
Dates published soon, Rabbit Island Mid Winter Blast Mid July, National 10km flat water race Mid August, National Marathon K1 and K2 Champs Labour Weekend.
For latest updates check out the NSC facebook page
Summer surfski series
Published in October for the 2025-2026 season
Wintervals, April - September
Monday nights 5 - 6:30pm
Meet over by the huts on the inside of the boulderbank (opposite marina entrance)
Intervals and technique training.
You will need an all-around visible white light
New paddlers welcome. Don't hesitate if you think you might be too slow, we try and structure the session so everyone gets to the end of each set at about the same time. If the weather is unfavorable we will stay inside the marina but generally training will still be on.
Will resume in October 2025
Winter racing being finalised.
Dates published soon, Rabbit Island Mid Winter Blast Mid July, National 10km flat water race Mid August, National Marathon K1 and K2 Champs Labour Weekend.
For latest updates check out the NSC facebook page
Summer surfski series
Published in October for the 2025-2026 season
Wintervals, April - September
Monday nights 5 - 6:30pm
Meet over by the huts on the inside of the boulderbank (opposite marina entrance)
Intervals and technique training.
You will need an all-around visible white light
New paddlers welcome. Don't hesitate if you think you might be too slow, we try and structure the session so everyone gets to the end of each set at about the same time. If the weather is unfavorable we will stay inside the marina but generally training will still be on.
Training Opportunities
There's something almost every day of the week.
Monday
Wednesday
Monday
- October - March. Racing (points and social) Nelson Marina 5:45 pm race start
(2025-2026 season dates published October) - April - September. Monday night Wintervals - intervals and technique
(check Facebook page for updates)
Wednesday
- Early morning session from Mapua/ Ruby Bay tide dependent 6:30am for 1 hour - contact Dan 0224226729 for details. Technique coaching available.
- Technique training Thursdays 6:30 am - 7 am and/or 5:30 pm
(check Facebook page for updates)
- Ladies kayaking group - Friday morning’s from Tahunanui Beach
- Early morning session from Motueka Wharf 6:30 am technique and training
- Social paddling - Motueka wharf, Meet Coastal Cafe Carpark Saturday morning's 8:30 am
- Technique coaching available on request contact Dan 0224226729
Coffee and cake afterwards at the Coastal Cafe
- K1 practice - Motueka Salt Baths at high tide - 9 am - contact Dan for details
(bring your own or hire for a small koha)
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