Neal Underwood

Final Slalom Rankings 2024

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7 new paddlers added to The Shark Team Due to weather issues, many events did not run or were curtailed, this has obviously affected the national rankings in Slalom, but we still managed to get 7 new paddlers racing Slalom in 2024.

Neal Underwood

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Coach and Athlete Neal is our lead Wild Water Racing Coach, although he also coaches Marathon and Sprint. Like most of our coaches, Neal has a background in competitive canoeing and does still race.

Khaleel Ziauddin

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Athlete Khaleel has maintained his position of The Sharks top ranked slalom paddler for the fourth consecutive year.

Liah Boyle

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Athlete In 2024 Liah became The Sharks top female slalom paddler having come 19th in Ladies Division 3 K1 with 417 points from just 3 events. She is also ranked 95th under 16 in the UK. In 2023 she was Ranked 12th in the UK Ladies K1 Wild Water Racing and second Under 16.

Grant Underwood

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Athlete and Coach Grant is The Sharks own home grown international talent, having represented Great Britain in Wild Water Racing. He is currently ranked 41st in the UK rankings and 45th in the European rankings in Wild Water Racing.

Cedric Avery – Nov ’24 Results

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Min–Marathon Results – Harefield Only a small number of paddlers but a start as we revive this once popular Winter Min-Marathon series, We did however have three new paddlers racing marathon – getting ready for our 2025 Hasler challenge.

November ’24 Barrow Results

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Another 5 paddlers making their debut in Wild Water Racing, as our biggest WWR team yet take to the waters of the River Soar at Barrow-on-Soar, near Loughborough.

October 2024

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No Fall off in Activity October was another active month for The Sharks, despite the continuing heavy rains causing havoc to paddling opportunities.

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

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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!

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

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Join us for the Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race! This thrilling 500-meter regional sprint is perfect for all skill levels — from complete beginners to paddling enthusiasts looking for a winter challenge. With multiple boat types available and no extra charge for additional classes, it’s an ideal event for clubs and paddlers alike. Dive into the excitement on November 30th, starting at Coppermill Lock in Harefield, and see how fast you can go as you race towards the white footbridge finish!