Slalom News

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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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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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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15th June 2024

Llandysul – June ’23 Report

All about Canoeing Rick Moore at Llandysul June ’24 Our Slalom Coach Rick Moore, was in action at Llandysul las weekend, paddling Canoe Class, both singles and doubles.

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9th June 2024

Shepperton Slalom July ’24

Divisions 3 and 4 – July 6th and 7th A fantastic opportunity for all our Division three and Four paddlers to take part in a local event at Shepperton on the River Thames on Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July, you can enter either day or both.

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9th June 2024

Cardington June ’24 Slalom

Time to get back into competitive slalom The 2024 slalom season is well underway and the event at Cardington gives the opportunity for all of our paddlers, both ranked and yet to be ranked to race at the same location, making for a great Club event for Divisions 2, 3, and 4.

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9th June 2024

Rick on the Tryweryn

Chapel Falls Slalom Results Our Slalom Coach Rick Moore has been leading by example, racing in the veterans events at the Chapel Falls slalom event on the River Tryweryn, near Bala, North Wales.

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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

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

Rick at Pinkston

Our first Slalom of the Year Rick Moore was our first slalom racer of 2024, as he undertook the long trip to Pinkston, Glasgow to race in the Veteran’s Championships and the ranking race.

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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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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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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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6th December 2023

Your Core Strengths

Exercise to develop your paddling The following is from Slalom Skills, doing these at least three times a week will help your paddling skills in both kayak and canoe, whatever discipline you paddle, whether for recreation of competition.

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13th November 2023

Age Group Champion

Richard Davis Congratulations to Richard Davis in becoming the 2023 Over 80s and over 85s National Masters Slalom Champion.

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9th November 2023

Latvia Loves Us

Canoe Slalom Ozolnieki Videos Have posted some great action on their Instagram and Facebook pages including some Shark paddlers at the Vintage Slalom, take a look and enjoy.

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5th November 2023

2023 Final Slalom Rankings

How many paddlers did we have? October’s Stone Slalom brings to the end another Slalom Season and time to look at the final rankings of Shark Paddlers.

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31st October 2023

Welcome Ivijah

Our latest Slalomist Eleven-year-old Ivijah Campbell-Bryan has become our latest paddler to enter a ranking slalom, racing in Division 4 Men’s K1, where he came 5th over all.

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27th October 2023

Paddling for Fun

Some Action from Paddlers at Hambelen The Thursday Surfers Club, is where many of our paddlers sneak off to on Thursday afternoons, and other days when they can. An informal group just having some fun and keeping fit at the same time. Click on pictures for Videos on our YouTube Channel.

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7th October 2023

Harefield Winter Sessions

Sundays at 10:30am Harefield Sessions will take place on Sunday mornings at 10:30am, the sessions are open to anyone and new members are always welcome. Each session cost £6 per person.

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7th October 2023

Nene October ’23

Slalom Results Just a small crew paddling at this years Nene Slalom and only on Sunday.

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30th September 2023

Vintage Slalom 2023

What a great event! On Saturday 23rd September The Sharks hosted a Vintage (1985 rules) Slalom at the Lee Valley, along side the World Championships and it was a great day, old boats and some slightly older people having fun.

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20th September 2023

Pool Sessions

Last Friday of the Month Working with our partners at Horsenden Primary School, we are now able to offer free pool sessions on the last Friday of each month (not December), from 7pm till 8:15pm, we will use these sessions for two main purposes, safety work and rolling practice.

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15th September 2023

Shepperton 2/3 Slalom

Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th October The season is drawing to a close, not many events left, Shepperton is the closest event to us, so who is going to make the short trip there to race? You can enter online here.

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14th September 2023

Help Make The Sharks Even Better

We need some voluntary help The Sharks has grown, and continues to grow, we need a few volunteers to help co-ordinate some of our activities and other tasks. If we can grow these ideas, we may even be able to pay. Interested email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text 07951 770241.

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6th September 2023

Nene 2/3 Slalom

September 30th – October 1st A divisions 2 and 3 slalom on the Nene White Water Course in Northampton, taking place on the weekend of Saturday September 30th and Sunday October 1st. Enter here.

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6th September 2023

Cardington – September ’23

Slalom Results A bright sunny day at what was the largest participation slalom of the year (or for many years) due to the Interclubs Championships being run as part of the event, congratulations to Stafford and Stone for winning. It would be rally good if The Sharks took part in the 2024 Interclubs Slalom.

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5th September 2023

Rick at HPP

Division one results Congratulations to Rick Moore, taking 5th spot in the Veterans K1 event at Holme Pierrepont. he is now ranked fifth in the National Rankings for Veteran Men.

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22nd August 2023

Ironbridge Results

Rick Moore winning again At Ironbridge Rick Moore was taking gold in the Veterans K1 event on both Saturday and Sunday. He is currently 6th in the national rankings with 2,734 points.

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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