LKR is a friendly flatwater kayak racing club, where kayaking is safe and fun. With opportunities for all ages and abilities, we have everything covered for you here.
Choose the link below that suits you best, to find out what we can do for you:
- Paddlesport for beginners:
- Children (age 8 over) – Lightning coaching & transition to racing boats. Contact us to find out more.
- Adult beginners in racing boats – see outcomes here
- Blocks of 6 lessons (usually Wednesday evenings, 6-8pm). Contact Jude to register (lkrjude@gmail.com)
- Come & Try It – following successful sessions last year, we hope to run further Saturday afternoon sessions in 2024 spring/summer (2 hours). Contact Jude to register (lkrjude@gmail.com)
- Adult beginners in racing boats – see outcomes here
- Adults with paddlesport experience
- Adult kayak lessons – contact us to improve your skills to race
- LKR member introducing a new paddler, using a club boat
- Thursday Paddling (summer) & Ergo Sessions (winter) – Workshop 5 (7-9pm) – LKR members sign up here
- Sprint and marathon kayak competition paddling and coaching – contact us if you want to learn more about any of the following:
- Paddlers competent in a racing kayak – join us and learn to race
- Advanced racing techniques and skills (e.g. moving water)
- Paddlers entering sprint and marathon kayak racing competitions
- Paddlers needing advice on boat set up, repair and maintenance – or contact us if you need help
4. Learn to become a kayak coach
The club warmly welcomes new adult and junior members to this exciting and rewarding sport. As long as you have the enthusiasm to learn boat handling, and you want to train to develop your fitness and performance with new friends then, this club is for you.
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