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The Barrow Starts Again
Saturday 3rd October The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Racing Series starts on Saturday October 3rd. Your chance to shine.

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Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27
The Cedric Avery Mini Marathons Yes, our famous Mini-Marathons return to Harefield on Sunday October 25th 2026 and then every last Sunday or the month through to March 28th 2027.

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Elmbridge Marathon – September 2026
Sunday 27th Another local opportunity for Shark paddlers to race, with an early afternoon start for our paddlers, ensuring easy traveling, so put it in your diary and let’s have a great Shark day out.

Read More...
Peak Challenge 2026 Report
A paddling weekend with a difference The Peak Challenge is a three day paddling fest on the Derwent at Cromford Mill, near Matlock, it combines a Wild Water Race, Slalom and Kayak X, alongside come and try it paddling and a host of other activities.

Read More...
August 2026
What a month to be on the water! As the blazing heat continued, the best place to be was on the water (or in it) and The Sharks were there to provide the opportunities.

Read More...
Langham Farm Autumn 2026
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September The fantastic Langham Farm Autumn Slalom takes place on the weekend of the 19th and 20the September. It is a ranking Division 3 and Division 4 event and its is a brilliant weekend hosted by Frome Canoe Club. You can enter by clicking here.

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Tonbridge Marathon Results 2026
More Medals for Shark Paddlers Four debuts in Marathon racing and two medals and stunning performances all round in a great day of racing at Tonbridge. Our thanks go to Tonbridge Canoe Club for hosting the event.

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Return to Legacy – October 4th
Our next Legacy Event – keep the date Full details and timetable are soon to be release and will be published here, but we can confirm The Sharks will be running a Wild Water Racing event at on the Legacy Loop at the Lee Valley White Centre on the weekend in conjunction with a WWR … Return to Legacy – October 4th

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Southall 200m Summer 2026
Our annual End of Term Schools Race Delays due to extreme heat, this year’s series has been a bit disrupted, but we still had over 70 youngsters take part, from three local different Schools.

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August Thamesmead WWR 2026 – Report
An Amazing Day of Fun alongside the Festival The Sharks joined in the Festival Sprit at Thamesmead by running an entry level Wild Water Race and extra sessions along side the Thamesmead Festival on Saturday with over 60 people getting on the water and having fun.

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Calendar

20 September 2026

Langham Farm Autumn 2026

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September The fantastic Langham Farm Autumn Slalom takes place on the weekend of the 19th and 20the September. It is a ranking Division 3 and Division 4 event and its is a brilliant weekend hosted by Frome Canoe Club. You can enter by clicking here.Read More >>>

24 September 2026

Southall Super Sprints 2026

Thursday July 2nd Please note change of date due to Red Weather Warning for Heat. Everybody welcome, all boats and standards. The races will be free to enter and will be held over 200m and 500m on the canal at Southall, UB2 4GG. Access to Three Bridges School via the footbridge from Havelock Road.Read More >>>

27 September 2026

Elmbridge Marathon – September 2026

Sunday 27th Another local opportunity for Shark paddlers to race, with an early afternoon start for our paddlers, ensuring easy traveling, so put it in your diary and let’s have a great Shark day out.Read More >>>

27 September 2026

Osterly – Paddling in the Park

Our Osterley Park sessions are running till the end of September Come and enjoy paddling in the scenic surrounds of Osterley Park. This is a totally safe environment, we use Sit-on-Top Kayaks, which are very stable, you sit on them, not in them and they are easy to paddle, even for first timers.Read More >>>

30 September 2026

The Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race 2026

Wednesday 30th September Are you up to take on reigning Champions Murphy’s? We are looking for organisations, companies, who want to help us raise money for Charity, by having fun. It really is a great day, check out last year’s report.Read More >>>

30 September 2026

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

The Charity Race of the year The second Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race took part on Wednesday 24th September, raising money for local charities, the Brent Food Bank and Queens Park Rangers Community Trust. Both these charities support local people.Read More >>>

03 October 2026

The Legacy Begins …

A Fantastic Day at Lee Valley WWC The Sharks Wild Water Racing Legacy has begun, a day of white water activity, introducing new people to the discipline, providing training for those with more experience and a chance to race. This is just the beginning …Read More >>>

04 October 2026

Return to Legacy – October 4th

Our next Legacy Event – keep the date Full details and timetable are soon to be release and will be published here, but we can confirm The Sharks will be running a Wild Water Racing event at on the Legacy Loop at the Lee Valley White Centre on the weekend in conjunction with a WWR ...Read More >>>

04 October 2026

The Barrow Starts Again

Saturday 3rd October The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Racing Series starts on Saturday October 3rd. Your chance to shine.Read More >>>

05 October 2026

Harlesden GS Series

Preparing for Marathon The Sharks have introduced the Harlesden GS Series, the races are 3.5k long and are aimed at preparing youngsters for the Geoff Sanders Races at ranking marathons. However, we also run races for seniors.Read More >>>

25 October 2026

Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27

The Cedric Avery Mini Marathons Yes, our famous Mini-Marathons return to Harefield on Sunday October 25th 2026 and then every last Sunday or the month through to March 28th 2027.Read More >>>

26 October 2026

Race Training at Southmere

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £7.00 per person per person, as the programme develops we will introduce more oportunities. Please arrive (15 minutes before) so that you are ready to be on the water at 5pm, to maximise the value of the session.Read More >>>

31 October 2026

Family Fun at Thamesmead

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Family Fun paddling sessions on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £7 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.Read More >>>

31 October 2026

Want to teach canoeing?

We are looking for staff The Sharks are looking for people to teach and coach canoeing at all of our sites. We maybe able to help you get the relevant qualifications, whilst you work for us. Get in touch email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk, or call: 07951 770241.Read More >>>

31 October 2026

It’s Bib Day

Apply for Your Slalom Bib From today Sunday January 18th, you can apply for your slalom bin if you are in Division 3 or above.Read More >>>

31 October 2026

Slalom Starts

Get Involved and Help us Grow The Sharks are committed to helping to grow Slalom Canoeing and playing our part in this great community. We are joining the Slalom Starts Programme, which aims to bring more people into the discipline.Read More >>>

31 October 2026

Start Slalom With The Sharks

Tuesday at Harefield. Rick Moore, our top notch slalom coach is running Slalom Starts sessions in partnership with Paddle UK Slalom.Read More >>>

31 December 2026

Challenge 2026

What Can we Achieve in 2026? Each yer we set some targets related to the Year number, so what can we don in 2026. If you have any ideas to add to this list, please get in touch by email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text 07951 770241.Read More >>>

30 August 2027

Peak Challenge 2026 Report

A paddling weekend with a difference The Peak Challenge is a three day paddling fest on the Derwent at Cromford Mill, near Matlock, it combines a Wild Water Race, Slalom and Kayak X, alongside come and try it paddling and a host of other activities.Read More >>>

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Practice Sessions

Holiday fun in Thamesmead

Action Packed fun this Summer The Sharks are arranging sessions throughout the Summer holidays so you can get on the water regularly and enjoy some fun in the sun. With scorching temperatures, there is nowhere better to be than near water.

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Thamesmead Race and Festival 2026

Saturday August 8th a day of activity A full day of fun on the water with The Sharks alongside the Thamesmead Festival. Starting with a ranking River Race on the Lake, suitable for all standards and any boats can be used. Followed by an afternoon of canoeing and kayaking activities organised by The Sharks.

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Southall Super Sprints 2026

Thursday July 2nd Please note change of date due to Red Weather Warning for Heat. Everybody welcome, all boats and standards. The races will be free to enter and will be held over 200m and 500m on the canal at Southall, UB2 4GG. Access to Three Bridges School via the footbridge from Havelock Road.

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Family Fun at Thamesmead

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Family Fun paddling sessions on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £7 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.

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Osterly – Paddling in the Park

Our Osterley Park sessions are running till the end of September Come and enjoy paddling in the scenic surrounds of Osterley Park. This is a totally safe environment, we use Sit-on-Top Kayaks, which are very stable, you sit on them, not in them and they are easy to paddle, even for first timers.

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Thamesmead Racing

Monday Evenings We are launching our racing Section at Thamesmead on Monday June 1st 2026, this will be an addition session to our weekly programme for those who want to race, it will include Marathon, Sprint and Wild Water Racing.

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Club Sections

The Barrow Starts Again

Saturday 3rd October The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Racing Series starts on Saturday October 3rd. Your chance to shine.

Read More >>>

Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27

The Cedric Avery Mini Marathons Yes, our famous Mini-Marathons return to Harefield on Sunday October 25th 2026 and then every last Sunday or the month through to March 28th 2027.

Read More >>>

Elmbridge Marathon – September 2026

Sunday 27th Another local opportunity for Shark paddlers to race, with an early afternoon start for our paddlers, ensuring easy traveling, so put it in your diary and let’s have a great Shark day out.

Read More >>>

Peak Challenge 2026 Report

A paddling weekend with a difference The Peak Challenge is a three day paddling fest on the Derwent at Cromford Mill, near Matlock, it combines a Wild Water Race, Slalom and Kayak X, alongside come and try it paddling and a host of other activities.

Read More >>>

August 2026

What a month to be on the water! As the blazing heat continued, the best place to be was on the water (or in it) and The Sharks were there to provide the opportunities.

Read More >>>

Getting Started

Do you want to have fun? If you have answered yes to the above question, then you have qualified to join The Sharks. The Sharks is a Club with a difference, we have a mission to get people active, having fun is the best way to be active, the best way to learn and the best way to succeed. As a Club we operate in the community bringing sport to people, we work closely with local authorities and other organisations in West London to maximise the number of people we can get actively involved. We hold sessions in Harefield, Greenford, Southall, Uxbridge, Osterley Park and Hayes.

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News & Reports

September 12th, 2026

The Barrow Starts Again

Saturday 3rd October The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Racing Series starts on Saturday October 3rd. Your chance to shine.

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September 11th, 2026

Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27

The Cedric Avery Mini Marathons Yes, our famous Mini-Marathons return to Harefield on Sunday October 25th 2026 and then every last Sunday or the month through to March 28th 2027.

Read More >>>

September 9th, 2026

Elmbridge Marathon – September 2026

Sunday 27th Another local opportunity for Shark paddlers to race, with an early afternoon start for our paddlers, ensuring easy traveling, so put it in your diary and let’s have a great Shark day out.

Read More >>>

September 8th, 2026

Peak Challenge 2026 Report

A paddling weekend with a difference The Peak Challenge is a three day paddling fest on the Derwent at Cromford Mill, near Matlock, it combines a Wild Water Race, Slalom and Kayak X, alongside come and try it paddling and a host of other activities.

Read More >>>

September 1st, 2026

August 2026

What a month to be on the water! As the blazing heat continued, the best place to be was on the water (or in it) and The Sharks were there to provide the opportunities.

Read More >>>

August 27th, 2026

Langham Farm Autumn 2026

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September The fantastic Langham Farm Autumn Slalom takes place on the weekend of the 19th and 20the September. It is a ranking Division 3 and Division 4 event and its is a brilliant weekend hosted by Frome Canoe Club. You can enter by clicking here.

Read More >>>

August 24th, 2026

Tonbridge Marathon Results 2026

More Medals for Shark Paddlers Four debuts in Marathon racing and two medals and stunning performances all round in a great day of racing at Tonbridge. Our thanks go to Tonbridge Canoe Club for hosting the event.

Read More >>>

August 21st, 2026

Return to Legacy – October 4th

Our next Legacy Event – keep the date Full details and timetable are soon to be release and will be published here, but we can confirm The Sharks will be running a Wild Water Racing event at on the Legacy Loop at the Lee Valley White Centre on the weekend in conjunction with a WWR ... Return to Legacy – October 4th

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August 11th, 2026

Southall 200m Summer 2026

Our annual End of Term Schools Race Delays due to extreme heat, this year’s series has been a bit disrupted, but we still had over 70 youngsters take part, from three local different Schools.

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August 10th, 2026

Nene 2/3 Slalom – September 2026

This event has been cancelled Due to issues with the pumps, this event has had to be cancelled.

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August 10th, 2026

Cardington Slalom – Sept 2026

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th Divisions 2, 3 and 4, so suitable for all Shark paddlers. You can enter either or both days, you can travel daily or camp on site. An opportunity for competition, and fun, bring the whole family. You can enter on line here.

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August 10th, 2026

Tonbridge Hasler Marathon 2026

Sunday 23rd August Details of the Tonbridge Marathon are here. It is on a lovely stretch of the Medway in Tonbridge, it is within easy reach of Thamesmead and a daily easy journey from our West London bases. It is great race for paddlers just starting out.

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About The Sharks

“To promote sport and to provide sporting opportunities to youngsters and the not quite so young. To enable everybody to reach their full potential and to have fun doing it.” The Sharks was established in 2007, to promote sport and to provide sporting opportunities to youngsters and the not quite so young. We aim to work with schools and other existing organisations to teach a variety of sports, enabling people channels into sport for whatever reason they want to be involved it may be for...

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