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, November - March
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 2026-2027 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.
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 2026-2027 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
- November - March. Racing (points and social) Nelson Marina or Tahunanui Beach - 5:45 pm race start. Updated on Facebook the day before
(2026-2027 season dates published October) - April - September. Monday night Wintervals - intervals and technique
(check Facebook page for updates)
- .... thinking..... you can have a rest day..... I'll allow it....
Wednesday
- Early morning session from Mapua/Ruby Bay/Motueka 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 for updates)
- Ladies kayaking group - Friday morning’s from Tahunanui Beach.
- Early morning session from Motueka Wharf 6:30 am technique and training, contact Dan 0224226729 for details.
- Social paddling - Motueka wharf, Meet Coastal Cafe Carpark Saturday morning's 8:30 am - all crafts and skills welcome.
- Technique coaching available on request contact Dan 0224226729 for details.
Social over coffee and cake afterwards at the Coastal Cafe.
- K1 practice - Motueka Salt Baths, 9am (high tide dependent) contact Dan 0224226729 for details - bring your own or hire for a koha.
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