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January & February 2025

A flaying start to the year January and February have been a very busy start to the year, both on the water and off the water, first of all a nod to our competitive Wild Water Racers that have been going through the Winter.

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March ’25 Barrow Results

River Race Results from Barrow-upon-Soar A team of ten Shark paddlers made the trip for the final race of the serries, it was a great day out, with nice weather, no wind and excellent water. We will be back in October!

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Cedric Avery Feb ’25 Results

Harefield Mini Marathon Results Although a small turn out , a great race with everyone doing the 6 miles (9.5k), we need a few more paddlers to get involved and get active. Next race is on Sunday March 16th.

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The Barrow March ’25

The 6th and serries finale race Join us for the Legendary Barrow Race on Saturday 1st March. The Sharks have attended every race in the serries and now it is time to enjoy the serries finale, so please do come and join us.

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Southampton WWR – March ’25

Saturday March 8th Is the date for this year’s Southampton Wild Water Race, it is a sprint format event and you can enter here.

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Barrow Results February ’25

Three new champions! Nine paddlers took to the challenge of the 5th race in the Barrow Wild Water Racing series, which was also the East Midlands Championship. The weather was on the cool side, but the competition was hot and The Sharks excelled!

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Want to work for The Sharks?

We are recruiting Teachers and Coaches We currently pay £18 an hour (to be reviewed in April) for newly appointed Paddle-Sports Coaches, this rises with loyalty. We have an exciting programme of activities in a number of locations, Interested? …

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Barrow Race Feb 8th 2025

Come and join the fun So far this serries we have had 15 different Shark paddlers racing at the Barrow, how many of you will join us on Saturday February 8th and let’s see if we can get the largest Shark contingent ever at a race?

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Cedric Avery Results Jan ’25

First Mini-Marathon of the year Not the warmest of days and following on from the Barrow Race the day before, but still we had some Shark paddlers wanting to test themselves and enjoy a good paddle.

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Barrow Results January ’25

First race of the year A team of 9 Sharks made their way to Barrow-upon-Soar on a crisp Saturday morning to kick the racing calendar off for The Sharks. Four personal best times and one new paddler. A great way to start the year!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

16 March 2025

The Sharks are thrilled to invite paddlers and clubs from across the region to this season’s Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathons! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Coppermill Lock, this series promises both experienced and enthusiastic beginners a blend of unique seasonal endurance, thrilling competition, and scenic adventure – open to all paddling crafts!

Please Help James Raise Money

06 April 2025

For Abbey’s Heroes – Read his story James Hinves has been a great friend to The Sharks, he works for Paddle UK (previously British Canoeing) and has continually supported The Sharks in a number of ways over the years; now it is our turn to help him, please read on.

Want to work for The Sharks?

30 April 2025

We are recruiting Teachers and Coaches We currently pay £18 an hour (to be reviewed in April) for newly appointed Paddle-Sports Coaches, this rises with loyalty. We have an exciting programme of activities in a number of locations, Interested? …

Harlesden 2025 …

31 December 2025

And Beyond Building on the work of past years, we have great plans for 2025, to grow our project at Harlesden and create a first class canoe club for a first class town.

Challenge 2025

31 December 2025

Things we want to achieve in 2025 Each year we set ourselves a list of challenges for the new year, so this is what we have so far, if you can think of any others please do email us: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk and make your suggestions. We will update the list as we go through the year.

Latest News

January & February 2025

March ’25 Barrow Results

Cedric Avery Feb ’25 Results

The Barrow March ’25

Southampton WWR – March ’25

Please Help James Raise Money

Barrow Results February ’25

Want to work for The Sharks?