Shark News

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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15th June 2024

Want to Race a Marathon Event?

Sunday June 23rd – in Oxford The Falcon Canoe Club in Oxford are hosting a marathon event on Sunday June 23rd and it would be a great experience if some of our paddlers could attend. There are different distances for different standards. So why not give it a go?

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3rd June 2024

May 2024

Reviewing how well we have done A look back at a varied and interesting month as The Sharks keep swimming forward.

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3rd June 2024

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race

Inter company Charity Canoe Race The Sharks launched their new inter company (or any other organisation wanting to get involved) charity canoe race on Friday 31st May. A test event was run between McVitie’s Biscuits, Garden Studios, and OPDC.

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2nd June 2024

Langham Farm – May ’24

Slalom and Wild Water Race This year’s May Langham Farm event took the format of an old fashioned Slalom, with plenty of practice time on the Saturday, followed by team events. There was also a Wild Water Race in the evening.

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4th May 2024

Help Fleur Raise Money

For the Sepsis Trust Please watch and listen to Fleur Harman‘s personal message and help her to raise money by sponsoring her to do 6 Triathlons in 6 Counties this Summer, for UK Sepsis Trust. Click here to support Fleur.

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4th May 2024

Harefield Summer 2023

Wednesday 5:30 and Sunday 10:30 Our Summer timetable is now operating at Harefield, Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm and Sunday mornings at 10:30am. Please let us know if you are attending so we can ensure you get teh best form your session.

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3rd May 2024

Sharks Raising Issues

Rick Moore speaks to the BBC Raw sewerage being pumped into our rivers by water companies is a major issue to us all, but canoeist, along with other water sports, are particularly affected by the problem. A problem that is unique to Southern Britain!

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14th April 2024

Southall Sessions are Back

Tuesdays from 5pm Our Tuesday evening sessions are back, with beginners at 5pm and race boats at 6pm. Sessions are still only costing £6 per session. For more information call/text us on 07951 770241 or email: marathon@thesharks.org.uk.

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14th April 2024

A Great Paddling Easter

250 participants over the holiday! 250 people have been paddling with The Sharks over the Easter Holidays, We had 130 attend our re-launch day at Harlesden on Saturday 30th, with and additional 145 attending other sessions!

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9th April 2024

Volunteer Opportunities with YBF

Help out with the John Lyon Narrowboat The Young Brent Foundation are asking if people would be interested in getting involved with their exciting John Lyon Narrowboat project, which is being run in partnership with The Sharks.

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9th April 2024

Marching Forward ’24

A Fantastic Month March 2024, has proven to be a great month for The Sharks as we continue to develop paddling opportunities for communities across the area and to support athletes at all levels.

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9th April 2024

Harlesden Re-Launch 2024

A great day by the canal On Saturday 30th March 2024 our partners at Harlesden Canalside joined us in a day of activities on the canal, the event attracted over 130 people, helped by a rare sunny day. A big thank you to everybody involved.

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31st March 2024

Making News at QPR

Match Day Programme Article Many thanks to our partners at Queens Park Rangers Football Club’s Community Trust, for an amazing article published in their match day programme against Birmingham City, on what turned out to be a very Good Friday for QPR

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26th March 2024

Harlesden Race – March 30th

Saturday 30th March 2024 at 10am We are going to host a free to enter canoe/kayak/SUP race on Saturday 30th March at 10am as part of the Harlesden Canalside relaunch. Distance 3.5k, with shorter distances for younger or less experienced paddlers.

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28th February 2024

Sharks Working for Charity

Raising money for British Heart Foundation Grant Underwood is participating in the London to Brighton cycle ride to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. You can support Grant, by clicking here.

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17th February 2024

24 Challenges for ’24

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.

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7th February 2024

January 2024

Another Year in prospect The year starts off with the traditional Dook, an Wild Water Race and soe very interesting behind the scenes activity.

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23rd January 2024

Stone Slalom -Divisions 3 & 4

Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March The new slalom season kicks off in March and the first event for any of our paddlers is, as usual, at Stone.

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19th January 2024

Amsterdam Marathon

20th April 2024 Who is interested in racing in Amsterdam this year? A 23 kilometre (14 miles) race, with two portages for seniors and 14k (8,5 miles) with one portage for juniors.

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12th January 2024

Cage Work – In Progress

Replacing the Tarpaulin at Harefield Thank you to the team who came to Harefield last Sunday to help us relace that tarpaulin on the top of the boat cage at Harefield.

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5th January 2024

Work for The Sharks

We are recruiting teachers and coaches for 2024. Operating at many sites in West London, and in many disciplines The Sharks offer amazing opportunities for qualified instructors to get involved in every aspect of paddlesport. And we pay very well

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4th January 2024

La Dook

Doorking takes on an international aspect So far this year we have had two Dookers, take to the open water in the Winter months; Grant and Elise, took the plunge in the La Manche of the coast of France.

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3rd January 2024

December 2023

Paddling till the end As usual, Shark activity carried on through the month, with just a short break for the festivities.

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2nd January 2024

January Marafun

Sunday 21st January 21st Due to ice on the canal and stoppage works in the other direction, we have cancelled this event.

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2nd January 2024

Mini-Marathons – Winter ’24

Third Sunday of the month The Cedric Avery Winter Marathons are back at Harefield o March (24th).

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18th December 2023

Harlesden Partnership Working

Thanks to Co-operation this is possible Collaborative working in Harlesden has been bringing canoeing to a wider audience, getting people active and having fun. We have big plans for 2023, time for you to get involved. call/text 07951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.

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18th December 2023

January Barrow Race

Saturday 20th January Keep the day free for racing at Barrow-on-Soar, lets get our biggest race team ever there for a fund day out. This race is suitable for anybody who can paddle 3k, in any boat.

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18th December 2023

In The News Again!

Lates bulletin from OPDC The latest newsletter form OPDC is out and yet, again it features The Sharks. this time it is Ivijah Campbell-Bryan making the headlines. Since is debut listed in the article Ivijah has raced another twice for us.

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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