News & Reports

18th November 2024

Cedric Avery – Nov ’24 Results

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.

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18th November 2024

November ’24 Barrow Results

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.

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4th November 2024

October 2024

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

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4th November 2024

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

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!

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1st November 2024

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

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!

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29th October 2024

Next Barrow Race …

Is on Saturday 9th November Let’s beat our turn out in October, we had nine padders racing then, how many can we get this time?

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29th October 2024

Shepperton Oct ’24 results

Division 2 Slalom Due to recent rainfall the River Thames was high, last weeks Marathon at Elmbridge had been postponed, and this week’s slalom was Division 2 only as it was big water and not deemed fit for Division 3 paddlers. So, …

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29th October 2024

Barrow -Oct ’24 Results

3 New races, 1 Returning and 4 Regulars A great start to the new Barrow Wild Water Racing Serries that started last weekend. Congratulations to Ryo Lord, Carmel Lord, Charlie O’Donnell, and Kiyan Zand Lashani on making their debut. Welcome Back Adam Stewart, it has been a while.

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12th October 2024

Symonds Yat Slalom Oct ’24

Division 2 and Division 3 Slalom Cancelled due to high river levels. This race takes place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October, you can enter either day or both days. The 19th clashes with the Barrow Race, which The Sharks are attending. We will have coaches at Symonds Yat on Sunday.

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12th October 2024

It is time to River Race

The Barrow Series This Wild Water Race is suitable for all standards. It is 3k on a twisty moving stream with no rocks and is a fun way to get into the finest of sports.

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11th October 2024

Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2024

Local companies raising money for charity We have launched the Harlesden Charity Canoe Race, which aims to raise money to help charities that work in our community. This was the first race in what will be an annual event, interested in taking part next year? Then get in touch; email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.

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10th October 2024

September 2024

A wet month, but a busy month During September we had over 100 regular new paddlers attending each week! Working with our partners and local schools, this is a brilliant achievement.

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3rd October 2024

Langham Farm Results September 2024

Wild Water and Slalom A small team of Sharks were racing at Langham Far the weekend, in an old style event with practice and team runs on Saturday, with a Wild Water Race added in for some extra fun, and the individual events on Sunday.

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1st October 2024

Well Done Triathlete Fleur

6 Triathlons in 6 Months Shark paddler Fleur Harman has raced in 6 Triathlons, in 6 Counties in 6 months, to highlight the 6 symptoms of Sepsis and to raise money for the Sepsis Trust. Listen to Fleur’s very personal message which motivated this challenge.

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26th September 2024

Shepperton Divisions 2 2024

The October Slalom 5th & 6th. Please note due to high river levels this is now only a Division 2 event. Shepperton Divisions 2 and 3 slalom takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, time to get your entries in.

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25th September 2024

Pool Session Friday 27th

Aimed at slalom paddlers from 7pm We will be holding a pool session at Horsenden School Pool on Friday 27th September from 7pm till 8:15pm. This is specifically aimed at our slalom paddlers and we will be using slalom boats for capsize drills and rolling.

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24th September 2024

Harlesden Charity Canoe Race

Thursday 3rd October The Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race is being held on Thursday 3rd October 2024. This will be an annual challenge event for local (and maybe not so local) companies and organisations to help raise money for charity.

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14th September 2024

Elmbridge Marathon ’24

This event has been postponed We will provide more information, once a new date has been confirmed. The race has been postponed for safety reasons due to rising river levels.

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11th September 2024

Nene Slalom – Divisions 2 and 3

This event has been cancelled due to technical problems with pumps. This event takes place on the artificial course in Northampton, just over an hour’s drive from North West London. It is a great day out, with changing facilities and showers.

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5th September 2024

August 2024

Another Busy Month We had over 1,000 paddlers on the water during the Summer Holidays, raced in two competitions, one breaking our record for number of Shark Paddlers.

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5th September 2024

A Shiver at Cardington

Cardington Slalom Results late ’24 A Shiver of 15 Sharks attended Cardington Slalom at the weekend, making it our largest team at any one event. Well done to everyone who took part, it was a great weekend, introducing many newcomers to the discipline. Setting a new target for future events!

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4th September 2024

Autumn Langham Farm Slalom

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September Who wants a weekend of fun and paddling at Langham Farm, near Frome in Somerset? A weekend slalom, with practice and coaching, Team events and a Wild Water Race on Saturday, with a slalom on Sunday.

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29th August 2024

Shark Attack

13 Sharks at Cardington The biggest ever sighting of Sharks at a canoeing event is expected on Saturday as 15 Shark paddlers are expected to race at Cardington.

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29th August 2024

Tonbridge Marathon Results

Going from strength to Strength Our Marathon team is growing and our results are looking good, time come and join us, paddle at new locations and have a fun day out kayaking.

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18th August 2024

Thamesmead Festival 2024

What a Great day! The Sharks had an amazing day at the Thamesmead Festival on Saturday, hosting a Come and try it day on Southmere Lake, we had over 200 people getting in canoes and kayaks throughout the day.

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12th August 2024

July 2024

Another Good month in Sharkland As Summer cranks up so do Shark activities and we have had some great fun in July.

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7th August 2024

We Stand with our Communities

A Shark Statement The Sharks stand with our communities, the abhorrent behaviour of the far right has no place in civilised society.

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27th July 2024

Tonbridge Marathon ’24

Sunday 18th August Race at Tonbridge Hasler Marathon on Sunday 18th August and earn Hasler points for The Sharks. There are distances for all abilities from just 2k (1.25 miles) for under-12s to 21k (13 miles) for the top ranked paddlers.

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27th July 2024

Cardington Slalom – late ’24

Saturday August 31st & Sunday 1st September. Suitable for all of our slalom paddlers, so why not enter and let us have a fun weekend at Cardington. Cardington is about 50 miles from London.

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27th July 2024

Iron Bridge Slalom ’24 Results

Rick in Action – another podium finish Our Slalom Coach, Rick Moore, was in action at Ironbridge Slalom on Sunday and took second place in the Men’s K1 Veterans event.

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27th July 2024

Southampton Marathon Results ’24

Ivijah takes Gold in Style Ivijah Campbell-Bryan, won the Geoff Sanders Division B race at the Southampton Marathon, in such style, that he actually was faster than all of those in the division above!

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22nd July 2024

Sharks at Thamesmead

The Thamesmead Festival 2024 The Thamesmead Festival takes place on Saturday 10th August 2024 and The Sharks are going to be part of it, are you?

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15th July 2024

Southampton Marathon

Sunday July 21st The Southampton Hasler (ranking) Marathon takes place on Sunday July 21st, is anybody interested in going? The distances are not as scary as you thing, details below. There is a race for all standards, you do need to be able to sit a racing boat, and we have some very stable ones.

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12th July 2024

June 2024

Shark Activity Report A lot of activity in June as we saw a very brief view of Summer

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12th July 2024

Shepperton Results – July ’24

Liah is back! Liah Boyle completed her first slalom events of the year at Shepperton, and won on both days; with Ivijah Campbell_Bryan coming second on Saturday and winning on Sunday. Well done!

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12th July 2024

Harlesden Primary School Race ’24

Results from the Harlesden Primary School 500m race. We have inaugurated an annual 500m kayak race for the youngsters at Harlesden Primary School, this is part of our Schools projects, where we run regular after-school clubs for Schools. If your School is interested in taking part please get in touch: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk; 07951 770241.

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30th June 2024

Falcon- Oxford Marathon ’24

Ivijah debuts in Marathon After Saturday’s activities at Cardington Slalom; Ivijah Campbell-Bryan was in action again, this time in his first ever ranking Marathon at the Falcon Club in Oxford.

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29th June 2024

Cardington June ’24 Results

Jasmin off to a flying start What better way to spend a sunny day than canoeing? It was a really fun day with 7 Shark paddlers racing and a few family members to support, next up is Shepperton, why not come and have a great day/weekend 6th & 7rh July.

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24th June 2024

London – Brighton 2024

Cycling for Charity Congratulations to Grant Underwood and to Paddle UK‘s Craig Duff on completing the London to Brighton charity bike ride at the weekend, raising money for the British Heart Foundation.

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17th June 2024

Osterley Park Sessions now Open

We are Restarting on Sunday June 23rd We will be at Osterley Park every Sunday throughout the Summer from Sunday 23rd June, we will also be there on Saturday afternoons from 29th June. We will be operating on Wednesdays during the Summer Holiday and the August Bank Holiday.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

30 November 2024

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!

24 Challenges for ’24

31 December 2024

Help us to Achieve and Achieve Yourself We are setting 24 targets for The Sharks this year, 24 things we want to achieve, all of these are dependent on how we help you to achieve. In order for anything to happen, the first thing we need to do is get people paddling.

It is time to River Race

01 March 2025

The Barrow Series This Wild Water Race is suitable for all standards. It is 3k on a twisty moving stream with no rocks and is a fun way to get into the finest of sports.

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!

Latest News

Cedric Avery – Nov ’24 Results

November ’24 Barrow Results

October 2024

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

Next Barrow Race …

Shepperton Oct ’24 results

Barrow -Oct ’24 Results