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Shepperton Slalom – July ’26
Division 3 & 4 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a Division 3 and Division 4 Slalom at Shepperton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July. Shepperton SCC, always put on a great event, they are very supportive of The Sharks, so let’s support their … Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

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Southall Super Sprints 2026
Thursday June 25th 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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May 2026
An aMAYzing month One of our busiest months to date, with so much going on and so many people involved.

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Sharks at Shepperton Monday Results 2026
Monday Slalom Day three of The Sharks at Shepperton triple challenge.

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The Sharks at Shepperton Sunday 2026 – Results
Sunday Slalom Three days of paddling opportunities over the Bank Holiday weekend, enabled Shark (and other) paddlers to bask in the sunny delights of Shepperton.

Read More...
Family Fun at Thamesmead
Saturdays 11am – 2pm Starting on Saturday June 6th on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £6 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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Vintage C2
Pan-Galactic Championships The very first Pan-Galactic End Cockpit C2 championships took place at The Sharks at Shepperton Slalom on Bank Holiday Monday. This will be a regular feature at our future slaloms, so come along and have the fun.

Read More...
Inter-Generation Challenge
Slalom C2 Event At the Sharks at Shepperton Slalom the Sharks ran a C2 challenge for paddlers of different generation, we openly admit the idea came from Sheffield Canoe Club’s Oughtibridge Slalom and it is great fun,

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2026 London WWR Sprint Championships.
Shepperton Sprint Wild Water Race The Second London Open Sprint Championships took place at Shepperton on Sunday 24th May, a quick dash from Shepperton Weir to the London Side of the River, which was part of the Sharks at Shepperton Triple Challenge Weekend.

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Falcon – Oxford Marathon 2026
Sunday 21st June The Sharks are attending the Falcon Canoe Club Marathon on the River Thames at Oxford on Sunday 21st June, the Club has fantastic facilities and it is a great race, so we invite Shark paddlers to join us.

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Calendar

21 June 2026

Falcon – Oxford Marathon 2026

Sunday 21st June The Sharks are attending the Falcon Canoe Club Marathon on the River Thames at Oxford on Sunday 21st June, the Club has fantastic facilities and it is a great race, so we invite Shark paddlers to join us.Read More >>>

21 June 2026

Cardington Slalom – June 2026

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June The first Cardington Slalom takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026, it is a ranking Division 2, 3 and 4 Slalom, so suitable for all our members.Read More >>>

25 June 2026

Southall Super Sprints 2026

Thursday June 25th 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 >>>

05 July 2026

Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

Division 3 & 4 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a Division 3 and Division 4 Slalom at Shepperton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July. Shepperton SCC, always put on a great event, they are very supportive of The Sharks, so let’s support their ...Read More >>>

30 August 2026

Osterly – Paddling in the Park

Our Osterley park sessions are up and running 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 >>>

31 August 2026

A Weekend of Family Fun

The Peak Challenge – 29th – 31st August 2026. This really is a fantastic weekend for all standards of paddler and a great weekend for the whole family to spend in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Just take a look at the report from last year.Read More >>>

31 August 2026

Peak Paddle Challenge

A new event with a difference A small group of Shark Paddlers tried out an event with a difference, it was more about time on the water and learning new skills, in preparation for competition, although there were some non-ranking races to help.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 >>>

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 >>>

26 October 2026

Race Training at Southmere

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £6.00 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

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 October 2026

Family Fun at Thamesmead

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Starting on Saturday June 6th on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £6 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.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 >>>

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Practice Sessions

Southall Super Sprints 2026

Thursday June 25th 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 >>>

Family Fun at Thamesmead

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Starting on Saturday June 6th on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £6 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.

Read More >>>

Osterly – Paddling in the Park

Our Osterley park sessions are up and running 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 >>>

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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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 >>>

Let’s Spring into Action

Sessions for Easter Weekend The Clocks Spring forward at the weekend and the weather is improving so it is time to get back into action. Although many of our padders have bee active through the Winter, now is the Time etc welcome back those who haven’t and get as many new people active as possible.

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Club Sections

Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

Division 3 & 4 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a Division 3 and Division 4 Slalom at Shepperton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July. Shepperton SCC, always put on a great event, they are very supportive of The Sharks, so let’s support their ... Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

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Southall Super Sprints 2026

Thursday June 25th 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 >>>

May 2026

An aMAYzing month One of our busiest months to date, with so much going on and so many people involved.

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Sharks at Shepperton Monday Results 2026

Monday Slalom Day three of The Sharks at Shepperton triple challenge.

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The Sharks at Shepperton Sunday 2026 – Results

Sunday Slalom Three days of paddling opportunities over the Bank Holiday weekend, enabled Shark (and other) paddlers to bask in the sunny delights of Shepperton.

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

June 11th, 2026

Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

Division 3 & 4 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a Division 3 and Division 4 Slalom at Shepperton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July. Shepperton SCC, always put on a great event, they are very supportive of The Sharks, so let’s support their ... Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

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June 10th, 2026

Southall Super Sprints 2026

Thursday June 25th 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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June 7th, 2026

May 2026

An aMAYzing month One of our busiest months to date, with so much going on and so many people involved.

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June 5th, 2026

Sharks at Shepperton Monday Results 2026

Monday Slalom Day three of The Sharks at Shepperton triple challenge.

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June 4th, 2026

The Sharks at Shepperton Sunday 2026 – Results

Sunday Slalom Three days of paddling opportunities over the Bank Holiday weekend, enabled Shark (and other) paddlers to bask in the sunny delights of Shepperton.

Read More >>>

June 1st, 2026

Family Fun at Thamesmead

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Starting on Saturday June 6th on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £6 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.

Read More >>>

May 30th, 2026

Vintage C2

Pan-Galactic Championships The very first Pan-Galactic End Cockpit C2 championships took place at The Sharks at Shepperton Slalom on Bank Holiday Monday. This will be a regular feature at our future slaloms, so come along and have the fun.

Read More >>>

May 30th, 2026

Inter-Generation Challenge

Slalom C2 Event At the Sharks at Shepperton Slalom the Sharks ran a C2 challenge for paddlers of different generation, we openly admit the idea came from Sheffield Canoe Club’s Oughtibridge Slalom and it is great fun,

Read More >>>

May 28th, 2026

2026 London WWR Sprint Championships.

Shepperton Sprint Wild Water Race The Second London Open Sprint Championships took place at Shepperton on Sunday 24th May, a quick dash from Shepperton Weir to the London Side of the River, which was part of the Sharks at Shepperton Triple Challenge Weekend.

Read More >>>

May 22nd, 2026

Falcon – Oxford Marathon 2026

Sunday 21st June The Sharks are attending the Falcon Canoe Club Marathon on the River Thames at Oxford on Sunday 21st June, the Club has fantastic facilities and it is a great race, so we invite Shark paddlers to join us.

Read More >>>

May 21st, 2026

Cardington Slalom – June 2026

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June The first Cardington Slalom takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026, it is a ranking Division 2, 3 and 4 Slalom, so suitable for all our members.

Read More >>>

May 21st, 2026

Race Training at Southmere

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £6.00 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 >>>

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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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