Welcome to Linlithgow Kayak Racing!

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:

1. Paddlesport for beginners:
   • Children (age 8 over) – Lightning coaching & transition to racing boats
   • Adult beginners in racing boats – see outcomes here
     • Future blocks of 6 lessons will begin again in Spring 2022 (12.30-3pm) – JOIN WAITING LIST FOR NEXT BLOCK OF LESSONS
   • Come & Try It – run approx. monthly at Park Farm – next session Spring 2022

2. Adults with paddlesport experience
   • 6 adult kayak lessons – improve your skills to race
   • LKR member introducing a new paddler, using a club boat

3. Sprint and marathon kayak competition paddling and coaching
   • Paddlers competent in a racing kayak – join us and learn to race
   • Advanced racing techniques and skills (e.g. moving water)
   • Paddlers needing advice on boat set up, repair and maintenance – or contact us if you need help
   • Paddlers entering sprint and marathon kayak racing competitions – contact us if you want to learn more

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.