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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/

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: David Boag

INSTRUCTOR DAVID BOAG David is an avid ocean kayaker. rower, alpine and Nordic skier, cyclist and backcountry hiker. As a touring cyclist he has cycled throughout Canada and the US, including completing the Adventure Cycling Atlantic Route from Fredericton, New Brunswick to Key West, Florida. He holds a Paddle Canada Level 3 Ocean Kayak certification (has completed the Level 4 program and is awaiting certification) and is a Level 1 certified Paddle Canada Ocean Kayak instructor.

He is a former Volunteer Ski Patroller and US Ski Patrol certified first aid instructor. David has completed numerous multi-day kayak trips on Vancouver Island, including trips to God’s Pocket/Cape Scott. Kyuquot/Brooks Peninsula, The Broken Group, Nootka Island, Clayoquot Sound, the Broughton Group and the Gulf Islands. In August he is undertaking a 2-week expedition starting from Bella Bella, and in September, a 3-week trip from Port Hardy to Gold River.