An epic weekend was had by all at the Tasman IRB Development Weekend! A huge thank you to the amazing team from Rārangi Surf Life Saving Club for their incredible hospitality, and a massive shout-out to Brendon Ferguson (Rārangi SLSC) for running such a top-notch weekend, supported by the awesome efforts of Ariana McGee, Benson Geary, and Carl Tresfield. Big thanks also to Amy Phillips SLSNZ | Southern Region for her support in organising and bringing it all together.

Nelson turned on the weather for what was a hugely successful Nelson Carnival last Saturday the 10th Jan 2026.

A total of 150 athletes were in attendance across 7 South Island clubs. A super close competition with the honours ultimately being taken out by North Beach by a slim margin of 3 points over Nelson SLSC.

December Newsletter

Epic day on Sunday with over 80 kids on the beach. Big thanks to everyone that helped out. So nice to wrap the season with a sausage sizzle filling some hungry tummies.

The SAR team finished off their training for the year in style with an over night camp on a secret island followed by a marine SAREX the following day. The team flew via helicopter up the applebee river with x2 IRBs sling loaded in the net.

New guards join the team

What an absolute stunner of a day down at Tāhunanui Beach! The beach was buzzing, with over 90 of our Nippers loving the morning waves at Junior Surf, Bravo Patrol group kicking off their first patrol of the season, and a surf lifeguard exam taking place!

A fun day for Junior Surf at Kaiteriteri beach.

Inter agency training at its best once again! On Sunday 23rd November we linked up with our good friends from “Nelson Marlborough rescue helicopter” and “Coast Guard Nelson” for some on water winch training.

The Nelson Open Women IRB Race Team made an outstanding impression at the Eastern Region Development Clinic and Competition held at Papamoa Beach.

Libby Bolland and Mitre 10 supporting SAR with generous donations.