The Trust envisages that there will be at least one major rowing, kayaking, water skiing and waka-ama regatta a year and quite probably more minor events.

 

It is possible the rowing MAADI Cup would be held at the course every three years which would introduce between 80 000 to 100 000 bed nights over the event which extends for 8 to 10 days. It is suggested that the number of events will bring in thousands to tens of thousands of bed nights every average year and with it the obvious economic benefits to the region.

 

By ensuring the course meets International standards, events like the international masters rowing regatta would be able to be held in the future as the course becomes more established. This would bring thousands of international visitors, both competitors and their supporters to Nelson for at least a week, with at least some of these remaining in New Zealand for up to a month .