Nelson Yacht Club are proud to host the 2025 Scott Construction NZ ILCA National Championships over the 15th – 19th January 2025. Overlapping with the Tasman Bay Cruising Club’s annual Nelson Regatta, it is going to make for a spectacular showcase of sailing on Te Tai-o-Aorere / Tasman Bay.
The event is run in partnership with ILCA.nz the NZ ILCA class association.
Schedule
| Mon 13 Jan | – YNZ AON Clinic (AON youth squad only) |
| Tues 14 Jan | – YNZ AON clinic (AON youth squad only) – ILCA.nz coaching with Dan Slater (open to all sailors) – Measuring in the afternoon |
| Wed 15 Jan | – Measuring – Registration – ILCA.nz coaching with Dan Slater (open to all sailors) |
| Thurs 16 Jan | – Final Registration – 10am Briefing – 2 races back-to-back |
| Fri 17 Jan | – 3 races back-to-back |
| Sat 18 Jan | – 3 races back-to-back |
| Sun 19 Jan | – 2 races back-to-back – Prize giving asap when results are available |
Planning your visit
We look forward to visiting competitors being able to enjoy the best that Nelson has to offer.
Nelson Yacht Club Location & Sailing Waters
Visitor Information – This includes links for accommodation, activities, cafes/restaurants/bars etc… through our friends at the NRDA (Nelson Regional Development Agency). We encourage everyone to book their accommodation early!
We now have a site map and trailer parking map published. See below.
