College teams
Most Colleges in Nelson/Tasman have sailing teams – a squad of 12-14 sailors enables two teams. Training is after school during terms 4 and 1 of the school year (with schools allocated different afternoons). Inter-school racing takes place each Sunday in the Nelson harbour (terms 4 & 1).
Safe environment
NBTS offers a safe and healthy club environment for students. NBTS has detailed health and safety standard operating procedures, which are updated on a regular basis, and as required by law.
Coaching
To ensure the students are correctly instructed, safely and with respect for the boats, NBTS contracts a qualified coach for the summer season (through Nelson Yacht Club). This season our coach is Patrick Harris. Patrick is an experienced sailor and coach.
Cost
The NBTS fees for the 2023/24 are as follows:
Nelson Bays Team Sailing term 4 (2023) fees $180 - covers 8 weeks of training and racing.
Nelson Bays Team Sailing term 1 (2024) fees $130 - covers 6 weeks of racing and training up to top of the south regional regatta training (additional regatta entry fees apply).
Nelson Yacht Club annual youth membership $107
**Sailors who are selected to go to Nationals, and who agree to go, will undertake an additional 4 weeks training and racing which will incur additional fees. Teams attending Nationals also need to cover their own travel, accommodation and regatta costs. Most teams fundraise for Nationals.
If you would like to find out more, please contact:
Nelson College for Girls Manager | Mirka Langford | 027 703 2415 |
Nelson College Manager | Nicki Lawes | 027 771 1173 |
Nayland College Manager | Dale McDonald | 0210 309 043 |
Waimea College Manager | Kelly Taylor | 021 259 4709 |
Garin Manager | Rob O'Grady | 027 571 5611 |
For all other inquiries, please contact NBTS Secretary Amanda Wiggins on 021 986 022.
| Please Note: this is not a “learn to sail” sport. Learn to Sail Level 1 is the minimum entry requirement. You can do this course at the Nelson Yacht Club |