Club Trips and Events

Paddle around Moturoa / Rabbit Island, clockwise, starting from Grossi Point in Mapua.
Follow the Mapua channel out to the sea and paddle along the foreshore of Moturoa, returning on the inland side next to Bells and Rough Island.
We will have the tide pushing us in through the home run channels.
High Tide is 1.30 pm 3.6 m.
Forecast: Sunny with light winds of 3 kt, 0.2m swell.
This paddle has a technical skill of yellow but is graded orange due to the longer length of approximately 20 km.
This would be a good chance for yellow paddlers who would like to test their ability to manage longer paddles in a safe environment.

To register: either Copy and paste the link below to fill in the registration form, or
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Self support trip on the Grey. Grade 3 white water skills recommended.

Carry your camping gear in your boat!

Starting from Palmers near Springs junction, we'll paddle the Upper Grey on Saturday before camping on the middle flats. Saturday's paddling is mostly grade 2 plus with 1 grade 3 rapid. Sunday a warm up with some flat water before entering gorges with up to grade 3 rapids, then a float through the serene Gentle Annie gorge. Ideally the flow is around 80 cumecs on the Waipuna gauge and falling.

Possible Maruia trip on the Friday. Contact Simon to register interest.

These Courses are for people with no, or very little kayaking experience who wish to get involved with kayaking. Participants will learn the basic skills required to control their kayak, be made aware of the hazards that exist and how to deal with them. They will gain knowledge about the equipment used. While we can’t teach you how to have fun, there will be heaps of chances to have a good time! It involves:

Learning basic safety skills in the pool
Paddling techniques for flat water, moving water & river running skills, delivered by experienced instructors
Plus a further club trip with instructors, either sea kayaking or river kayaking.
Free use of Club hire equipment for 6 weeks from the first pool session

For more information see https://www.nelsonkayakers.co.nz/beginners-courses/

Subject to flows, we will paddle in order of high flows/rain -> low flows/lack of rain: maitai, roding, wairoa (bridges), motueka

I will send an update the day before to say what river we will do / where we will meet either via email (if you have expressed interest) and/or the NKC WW Whatsapp group (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page)

Subject to flows, we will paddle in order of high flows/rain -> low flows/lack of rain: maitai, roding, wairoa (bridges), motueka

I will send an update the day before to say what river we will do / where we will meet either via email (if you have expressed interest) and/or the NKC WW Whatsapp group (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page)

Meet at 5:30pm ready to be on the water at 6pm and off again at dusk.

This is an ideal opportunity to wash the cobwebs out of your boat and warm up for the exciting selection of WW trips on the club calendar. Instructors will be available to help you brush up on your technique.

Please let Team Boughton know you are coming by emailing coruscent@gmail.com so that we can ensure we have enough help and also let us know if you need to hire club gear as it won't be in the container.

First session of the season.

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

Subject to flows, we will paddle in order of high flows/rain -> low flows/lack of rain: maitai, roding, wairoa (bridges), motueka

I will send an update the day before to say what river we will do / where we will meet either via email (if you have expressed interest) and/or the NKC WW Whatsapp group (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page)

These Courses are for people with no, or very little kayaking experience who wish to get involved with kayaking. Participants will learn the basic skills required to control their kayak, be made aware of the hazards that exist and how to deal with them. They will gain knowledge about the equipment used. While we can’t teach you how to have fun, there will be heaps of chances to have a good time! It involves:

Learning basic safety skills in the pool
Paddling techniques for flat water, moving water & river running skills, delivered by experienced instructors
Plus a further club trip with instructors, either sea kayaking or river kayaking.
Free use of Club hire equipment for 6 weeks from the first pool session

For more information see https://www.nelsonkayakers.co.nz/beginners-courses/

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

Staying in Mangarakau on the Westhaven Inlet. Lodge booked for nights of Wednesday 5th to Saturday 8th November inclusive. Stay for the nights you want.
Day paddles up Sandfly creek into Otuhie Lake, into the pristine native forest up the Wairoa river and poke around in the Westhaven Inlet. There are walks around the reserve, up Knuckle Hill, and along the wild beach at Paturau.
Backpacker style accommodation.

Register your interest by emailing Margot treasurer@nelsonkayakers.co.nz with your mobile and emergency contact details.
Trip is full, waiting list available.

subject to flow, we will be rafting the Buller or Pelorus
I will send an update the day before to say what river we will do / where we will meet
will rotate raft guides so everyone gets a turn
experience guide at hand to provide pointers
option for z-drag/throw bag work over lunch
river maggots (kayakers) welcome to join the trip ;-)

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

meet at three brothers corner - will probably do granity but open to suggestions
will rotate raft guides so everyone gets a turn
experience guide at hand to provide pointers
option for z-drag/throw bag work over lunch
river maggots (kayakers) welcome to join the trip ;-)

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

Meet at 3 brothers corner 8:30 am on Sat 6 Dec and make our way to the take-out/put-in 2.5 hours away for a speed-lap in the afternoon - including scoping out camp sites.
After the speed-lap, re-run the shuttle and put-in with full camping gear with the aim of making camp before dusk.
Next morning, will be a leisurely rise, followed by an 1 to 2 hours on the water, aiming finishing any take-out shuttling by midday, for the 2.5 hour trip back to 3 brothers corner

Please contact me via email and/or the NKC WW Whatsapp group (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page) well in advance to register you interest / let me know if you can help with the shuttle/car-pooling.

I'll be taking the raft with my daughter (& possibly my two other kids), so let me know if you want if you want a seat on the raft / want me to carry gear (sharing the $200 hire fee).

note: the trip is contingent on the availability of 'pre-agreed 1-to-1 supervising adult (not guide) in the raft' - if I cant secure 1 (& possible two more) then this the trip is cancelled.

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

The Club hires the Riverside Pool each Wednesday night 7.30-8.45pm for Club members & non-members alike to train & practice kayak techniques indoors in warm water.

Instruction in rolling technique is usually available from Club mentors. See website under “TRAINING” for details as to costs and requirements.

This is the last session for the year

subject to flow, we will be kayaking and/or rafting the Buller or Matakitaki
meet at three brothers corner
limited spots on the raft so please let me know if:
- you want to raft & guide
- you just want to raft
via email and/or the NKC WW Whatsapp group (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page)

Buller Festival is New Zealand’s premier white water event

If you are going for the whole weekend or just a day and are happy to rideshare please post to NKC's WW Whatsapp (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page)

see:
- https://www.facebook.com/BullerFestival/
- bullerfestival.wordpress.com

note this is not a NKC event but included on the calendar for completeness

subject to flow, we will be kayaking and/or rafting the Buller or Matakitaki
meet at three brothers corner
limited spots on the raft so please let me know if:
- you want to raft & guide
- you just want to raft
via email and/or the NKC WW Whatsapp group (scan QR code on NKC whitewater page)