Club Trips and Events

Otuwhero Inlet Abel Tasman – 13 September 2026 – CANCELLED DUE TO STRONG WINDS

Type: Peer Group Paddle
Minimum Ability/Grade: Sea Kayak - Yellow
  4 hours
  Jo Kay 0211169877 gjjellyfish@gmail.com
Launching from Stephens Bay, follow the coastline to Split Apple Rock, then round the corner into Marahau Bay. Enter Otuwhero Inlet in the channel at the end of the Marahau sandspit.
Paddle under the bridge into the regenerating Otuwhero wetland and be greeted by the magnificent birdsong of the locals.
Approximately 15 km
High tide 4.2 m at 11 am.
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AGM and Social Night – Tuesday 15 September 2026

Type: General Event
Minimum Ability/Grade: Not Applicable
  6pm
  Liz Wynne-Jones wynneliz84@gmail.com
Kayak Club AGM and social, photo competition and annual awards.

Tāhunanui Community Hub, 55/61 Muritai Street, Tāhunanui, Nelson 7011
The evening will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
includes a two-course dinner at a cost of $10 per person.

Guest Speakers - NKC Whitewater Crew
Come Rafting! An entertaining introduction to the club's rafting scene.

Photo Competition has the following categories: Artistic Land/Sea /Riverscape Wildlife/Nature Hut/Camp life Humour Action on River/Sea.
Photos need to have been taken on a kayak trip in the last year and printed on photo paper to post card size 6x4" 10x5cm
1 entry per person per category. Prizes for the winner in each category.

Don't forget to think up some funny moments from trips for the Golden Boot Award

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Canoe Polo – 16 September

Type: Pool Event
Minimum Ability/Grade: Not Applicable
  7.30pm - 8.45pm
  Symon Claridge polo@nelsonkayakers.co.nz
Every Wednesday at Riverside Pool.
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Canoe Polo – 23 September

Type: Pool Event
Minimum Ability/Grade: Not Applicable
  7.30pm - 8.45pm
  Symon Claridge polo@nelsonkayakers.co.nz
Last evening of the season
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Thursday evening training

Type: Peer Group Lead / Instruction
Minimum Ability/Grade: Sea Kayak - Yellow
  6pm to 8pm
  David Welch davidjwelch58@gmail.com
Date: October 1 st
Time and Tide: 7.30pm, 4.1m High
Grade: Yellow
Location: Tahunanui
Activity: Opening night social paddle and a beer/drink after
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