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Providing secondary school students in the Nelson Bays region with the opportunity to sail and enhance their skills in a teams racing environment
Sail, Race, Belong.
Nelson Bays Team Sailing (NBTS) provides secondary school students from across the Nelson and Tasman region with the opportunity to develop their sailing skills in an exciting team racing environment.
Whether you're new to team sailing, or aiming for regional and national competition, NBTS offers a fun, supportive and competitive pathway for youth sailors.
Why Team Sailing?
Team sailing is fast, highly tactical, and social. Sailors learn:
Teamwork and communication
Boat handling and sailing skills
Leadership and confidence
Race strategy and decision making
Respect, sportsmanship and resilience
Along the way, they build lasting friendships and become part of a great sailing community.
How the Season Works
Weekly Coaching - Schools train one afternoon/evening each week during Terms 4 and 1.
Sunday Racing - Sailors come together each Sunday to compete in inter-school racing on the Nelson harbour.
Regattas and Events - NBTS supports sailors to compete at regional and national competitions and alternates with Picton to host the Top of the South Secondary Schools Team Sailing Regatta.
Ready To Get Involved?
If you are a secondary school student with Learn to Sail Level 1 experience and a passion for being on the water, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more about joining NBTS on our Become a Member page.
Thank you for making this happen
We are extremely grateful for the support we receive from our funders.
“I love the challenge and strategy of teams sailing. Fun times, good friends, fast 420's and opportunities I would not have dreamt of”
Ella Arnold - NCG captain 2021/22