Lothian Sea Kayak Club

Author: David Simpson

  • North Queensferry now up and running for storage and general access

    North Queensferry now up and running for storage and general access

    Dear All,

    The club has now entered into an arrangement with North Queensferry Community Trust, enabling all members ( regardless of whether they store kayaks there or not) to access the boat yard- facilities include car parking, toilets, fresh water and launching via the slip or small beach.

    I have attached pictures to give you an idea , and an information sheet giving you the necessary information. We share this location with swimmers, rowers, sailors and motor boaters- who are pleased to see us join them. There are a few points to keep in mind, but nothing onerous and I hope you will take the opportunity to see what the place is like for yourself.

    Roddy MacDowell has emailed inviting you to a paddle/ picnic/ skills session/  get together on Sunday 31st October- which should be a great way to launch the project ( forgive the pun). There is no limit to numbers for this so do come along- but  let us know you’re coming (presumably  to ensure sufficient caviaar is procured….?!!).. a great way to try out this location, dare I say….to dip your toes in the water…?

    ( …..and don’t forget the clocks change!)

    Best wishes,

    David Simpson

    NQ member use instructions

  • 3meninboats.com Paddling in fresh Eire

    3meninboats.com

    Ritchie Diaper, Rob Burgess and myself ( David Simpson) are setting off on Easter Sunday hoping ( praying?) to paddle around Ireland, if the weather and our ancient bodies let us. We’re raising money for Medecin Sans Frontiers and the RNLI – both superb organisations who get in where help is needed every time there’s a crisis. So if you want to support either or both do please donate- there’s a just giving page on our site. You can keep an eye on where we get to on our map page and if you are in Ireland do look us up – we’ll be the 3 kayaks going clockwise very very slowly!! Our website will include a blog and a gps tracker- visit 3meninboats.com

    It is just coming up to the best bit of the year so I hope you all get out paddling and look forward to hearing what everyone has been up to in our absence.

    Doubtless it’ll rain like stink over there whilst you all will be basking in glorious Scottish sunshine- happy paddling and do support these causes if you can!

    David Simpson

  • Spring Talk dates- Dalriada Pub- 16th January, 21 February, 21 March 2019- 7.30pm

    After the inspiration of Erik Boomer and Sarah McNair Landry, which raised £624 for the Edinburgh Taxi Trade Children’s Outing Charity, you can look forward to the New Year Dalriada pub talks.

    I am finalising the next series of informative and entertaining events that are……..the LSKC Dalriada Pub Talks.

    We will have a talk from a couple of Conservation experts about plastic ( a manufactured event if ever there was one…), various people displaying their favourite bits of kit ,  how to stay safe and  out of trouble ( while on the water- the rest is up to you!), and doubtless will reprise some of the favourite sessions on tides, weather, navigation.

    I’ll post these dates and details up once I have speakers arms twisted/ confirmed- in the meantime put the dates in the diary (last year we had to remove the furniture on one occasion). Where I anticipate a large demand I will arrange our secret alternative venue….watch this space.

    David Simpson

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