Club Trips and Events

Date: October 29th
Time and Tide: 6.35pm, 4.3m High
Grade: Orange
Location: Tahunanui
Activity: Choppy Water Confidence Building

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 3.9 m at 2 pm
Expect to be back 3.30 pm
Register via the link in the read more section

This trip is perfect for less-confident paddlers easing their way into paddling after a break. This trip is open to members but is also the last river day of the beginner river course. There will be instruction if you want it. There are lovely views of bush-clad hills from both these rivers. Which river we paddle depends on flows on the day.
For the Rai River, we put in below Rai Falls and take out at Totara Flat picnic area below the Pelorus confluence. There are some fun optional play spots such as Rai Falls (1.5m high) and a shingle slide into the river - most people really enjoy these. If we paddle the Pelorus, we put in at Tinline Creek about 13km upstream of Pelorus Bridge, and take out at Totara Flat picnic area.
Meet at the club gear containers on Akersten St at Port Nelson (map on website) at 9am. We usually get back in Nelson at about 6pm.

This course is suitable for people with little or no experience of sea kayaking. However, you must be confident to swim/tread water/be under water in the sea (wearing a personal flotation device).

By the end of the course, you will have learnt kayak skills including basic paddle strokes, paddle signals, assisted rescues (plus optional self-rescue) in the pool and in the sea, in addition to learning about different sea kayaks, gear and safety equipment.

The last session till Spring! Pool polo start next week.
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.