We are delighted to start 2021 with confirmation that our application to OSCR (the Scottish Charities Regulator) has been successful and LKR is now a Scottish Charities Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). This confirmation enables us to continue as a racing club, and to focus on improving our service to local communities to help people interested in … Continue reading LKR SCIO Confirmed!
Earlier this year one of two significant requests of members filling in the club survey was premises. Previous Committees have been searching for years! Well, its not exactly a club house, but we're absolutely delighted to confirm that we now have boat storage, and a place "to be", and a coffee shop, all in the … Continue reading LKR Have Moved to Park Farm!
We were delighted to learn about Matt Fisher being honoured at the Scottish Learning Disability Awards for his success as a kayaker - created to showcase the talents and achievements of people with learning disabilities. The judges agreed that Matt was a standout in the sport category. Read the full story in the Bo'ness Journal … Continue reading Congratulations, LKR paddler Matt Fisher!
Updated March 7, 2021 With regret, the time trial on Sunday March 7, 2021 has also been CANCELLED. We'll try again soon! Keep your fingers crossed!! View results from the series here: Sept. 27, 2020Dec. 13, 2020Nov. 1, 2020 Please ensure to enter online in advance no later than 5pm on the Friday before, and … Continue reading LKR Winter Time Trial Dates confirmed
To all and each member of Linlithgow Kayak Racing SCIO, thank you for your continued support and confidence in returning me as Chairperson for a further period. I am pleased to be able to tell you, the election results from tonight's AGM were as follows: Chairperson and Board member - Gilbert SpeirsTreasurer and Membership Secretary and … Continue reading LKR AGM – Monday Nov. 16, 2020, 7pm – VOTING RESULTS
It's all happening here at LKR! The Committee has been working hard (virtually) throughout lockdown to ensure that, as we emerge and return to the new normality, there truly is something available for everyone. Our junior competition paddlers have continued to train throughout, led by our new performance coach Ben Gallacher, virtually initially and now … Continue reading Something for everyone!
Have you friends or family who would like to learn to canoe? Linlithgow Kayak Racing (LKR) offers sessions for kayakers with some experience and also sessions in racing boats once people have had a 'taster session'. Ask to join the LKR Facebook Group and then see the arrangements to come to the Linlithgow Canal Basin on … Continue reading Come Try Paddlesport?
Saturday Club morning is back! However we are taking baby steps, so at this stage it is only open to existing club members, and due to government restrictions we can only welcome paddlers who live in the West Lothian council area, unless they are a designated coach for the session. Please speak to Gilbert if … Continue reading Saturday is Club Morning!
Hand Sanitiser!Anti Bacterial Spray!Sign in! Wipe Clean!Bin It! Updated September 11, 2020 Phase 3 of the Government's Recovery Plan means that we CAN do things as a club - but we must be able to trust all club members to be responsible. The key changes effective from September 14th are: Paddling can take place in … Continue reading Catch It, Bin It, Kill It!
