Yeeeeeouw. Exciting times! Nelson Yacht Club is set to host the first WingFoil Regatta in the South Island.
The event scheduled for 6th – 8th March 2026 will be a great opportunity for NZ and international wingfoilers to tune up for the NZ Nationals at Worser Bay Boating Club in Wellington the following weekend.
The programme will include an invitational/exhibition race on Friday 6th, followed by two afternoons of racing – including a Race Fleet and Social Fleet.
Competitors are encouraged to stay in the region for a day or two before crossing the Cook Strait to prepare for the Nationals. From Monday 9th there will be opportunity to connect with local riders and organise downwinders or check out some of the awesome spots the region has to offer.
It is early days, so much more info to come as the details get worked out.