Club Trips and Events

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 ;-)