Welcome to the Nelson Paddling Club!
Since the early 90’s the club has had a presence in Lakeside park. As a volunteer-run society, the NPC has delivered community events programs, summer camps, and a youth sprint program. The NPC has promoted and supported paddle sports in our community. We have sent many medal winners to BC Games, and had Nelson represented at the Nationals. Club paddlers have even been on the national podium, and the community celebrated our impressive representation at nationals in 2019, and especially Heather Potkins’s silver and bronze medal wins.
Paddling is a sport that is accessible for all ages and abilities, and has a low financial barrier to participation. It’s also important to note that the Club is already aligned with the City’s vision in the draft Official Community Plan by providing and encouraging a human-propelled and fossil-free water based activity in Lakeside Park and along the waterfront.
The NPC has contributed a great deal to the community over its 30+ years, and hopes to continue. We are asking for the City and RDCK to support us in remaining on the waterfront now and into the future.
If you’re interested in joining the Nelson Paddling Club or learning more, check us out at: https://www.instagram.com/nelsonpaddlingclub/
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If you are looking for some financial support for Nelson Paddling Club programs please check out KIDSPORT!
Programs
- NPC Sprint Paddling Development Program
May 24 - August 12, 2022 (read more) - NPC SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS 2022
June 13 - June 24, 2022 (read more) - NPC WEEKLY PADDLING CAMPS 2022
Start June 27 and run into August (read more)
Calendar
Featured Coach: Jason Rusu
Jason Rusu has been coaching, paddling and racing sprint kayak for over 30 years. He has competed around North America and Europe and has had the honour of representing Canada at the 1992 Olympics in the K-2 500m and 1000m events.
More recently he has taken to paddling his Surfski and competing at the Canadian Downwind Championships in Squamish and more local events in the Okanagan. Jason is an NNCP Level 3 Certified Competitive Coach and has
coached at canoe clubs in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
This year Jason will be coaching the Adult Paddle Group as well as offering Private Lessons/Assessments.
Our Sponsors
Hellman Canoes & Kayaks are offering 10% off PADDLING ACCESSORIES and
INFLATABLE PFDs for NPC Members ONLY! REGULAR PFD’s are not included in this discount.
PLUS a Bonus Offer for NPC MEMBERS: $100.00 off INFLATABLE ISUP!
Discounts only apply on Non-sale items.
