Glen Skatepark Officially Opened.

Well when the waves dont co-operate you can always go smack up some concrete and now thanks to two young guys from The Glen you can now do this ... at The Glen.
The boys formed a petition and recieved over 5ooo signatures and although the Park has been complete for a couple of months now, sunday saw the official ribbon cutting..
If your in the area go roll it !!!
Awesome effort Colm and Finn!!!! (apologise for the name goof up boys)..

Club Comp Amazing Success.

Nelson's first ever surfing competition, albeit a friendly one went absolutely off on sunday exceeding anyones expectations as it seemed to manifest itself into one of the most fun days
anyone has ever had sitting and surfing on the boulder bank!!.
Quick results below with full story and results to come.

Longboard: 1st Place - Warren Mitchell

Juniors: 1st - Marco Edwards
2nd-Rory Dubenic
3rd- Ash O'Donnel

Open: 1st - SCOTTY EDWARDS!
2nd-Mark nichols
3rd- Marco Edwards
4th- Keni Duke-Hetet
5th- Hamish Simpson

Resting Period!!

(above):Russ Bruce as always...devastating.

As the title suggests we have almost had a little too much surf in the last few weeks if there ever is such a thing with most of us feeling a little sore, stiff and tired from surfing our absolute hearts out as we know in Nelson, you definately have to make hay while the sun shines...
Various sessions at Snappers, too many to be counted have been documentated by our beloved photographer Bill Evans with a disc produced detailing these days between the 3rd and 12th of May... if you would like a copy of this disk because if you surfed these days you are most likly captured then please contact nelsonboardriders at hotmail dot com to arrange a copy.

(above): Tak'e"San" Maeda and Jimmy Mack's Snap attack...

Keni Duke's big 40th bash was a great success with great food and great stories with Scotty Edwards keeping everyone captivated with his magic tricks. Olin's kai-moana had everyone shucking and the dancefloor was later lit up by Linda, Sinead and Kenis revival of Boney-M's classics.
(above): James"Laff"Laird's speed float.

Rest up folks, and get some work done because as we know in surf city.. the next swell is always just around the corner.......

Kaikoura Coldwater Classic.

Hi guys and yep its that time of the year again with the Annual Kaikoura COldwater Classic surfing competition set to roll on June 3rd-5th (Queens Bday weekend).
An early heads up and an encouragement for all Nelson crew keen to compete and/or head down to spectate. A common assumption is that you have to be a pro surfer to compete which is not the case at all with guys and girls of all different abilities getting in there and giving it a go. Its great self-discipline for your own surfing and you always come out of it with an enlightened mindset plus its great to see the level of surfing out there in the big south.
Entry forms will be made available soon through the SISA website and for anyone whos half keen and would like more info whether it be for competing or spectating feel free to contact.

Mongo's

Through the Roof !!!

A quick 1,2 sequence of Brandon Kingi going through the roof at solid Snappers....
Photos: Bill Evans

Whats really goin' on.

(above):Andy Riley, Swagger in Motion.
SO, photos, photos and more photos. Its raining visual entertainment!!!
Sunday , sunday saw the mothers day/ girls surf day go off at Tahunanui Beach with a solid 3ft swell pulsing in whilst elsewhere, well.... where do I start??
(above): Scotty Edwards, loving life.

(above): Whats really goin on.

Scotty Edwards, Dean Briggs, Andy Riley and Uncle Chop-Chop all headed over the way and scored at a location that is often frowned upon as not really a wave but nontheless the boys managed to get a couple in. Whilst the hardy crew tackled Snappers at a chunky 6 foot.
(above): Scotty sratchin that record.

The next morning saw a beautiful leftover swell in th 3ft range forcing many to be late for work and school.
Heaps of photos to come so stay tuned.
(above) TrB's Briggsy forgetting all about Kahuna's
(above) Happy happy Joy Joy.

*All photos courtesy of Raefe Murray... Legend Raefe. Legend.....