Sprint News

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

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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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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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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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

Harlesden Autumn Sessions

Mondays and Wednesdays at 5pm We are going to restart our Harlesden session on Monday 18th September at 5pm. They will be open to anybody and will cost £6 per person, we accept cash, card, PayPal, or a bank transfer. We will be introducing more sessions in the following weeks.

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23rd May 2023

Urban Life – GLi Partnership

Supporting Paddling in NW10 We are pleased to announce our partnership with GLi (also know as KSP) is to be extended and expanded. We are very grateful for the support GLi through their Urban Life Project, have given us over the past year and look forward to an exciting Summer in Harlesden.

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15th May 2022

London Youth Games Report – 2022

Congratulations Aditya and Nicole We had two paddlers racing in the London Youth Games this year and both made the finals. Well done guys, we are looking for paddlers for next year, why not you?

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13th May 2022

Good Luck LYG 2022

Good Luck to all paddlers at the London Youth Games on Saturday May 14th 2022.

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12th March 2022

London Youth Games 2022

Want To Represent Your Borough – 14th May We would like as many Shark Paddlers as possible representing the Borough the either live in or go to school in. There are sprint races and a slalom event. In the past we have had LYG winners from The Sharks.

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6th September 2021

Autumn Sessions in Southall

Meet at the Bridge by Three Bridges School We meet on the green at  Havelock Road alongside the green at UB2 4GG at present there are no facilities here other than boat storage in Three Bridges School.

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4th August 2021

2021 London Youth Games Report

Sharks at LYG Post Pandemic, this was the first chance for some of our paddlers to race, for three of them it was their first race ever, so well done to all of those who took part. Onwards and upwards!

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30th June 2021

London Youth Games 2021

Saturday 31st July We are looking for paddlers interested in taking part in the kayaking events of the London Youth Games. In slalom or Sit-on-Top racing over 50 metres. If you are available contact us, soon 07951 770241 or email canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.

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6th January 2021

Principles of Training

How to Improve your performance Our Slalom Coach, Rick Moore has written the following information in order to help our paddlers, get fit, stay fit and generally improve their performance.

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13th September 2020

Thank You

To all our Staff The past few months have been a trying and testing time for all of us, The Sharks were up and paddling within days of the lockdown lifted at first with experienced paddlers and then gradually introducing other socially distanced sessions.

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21st June 2020

Sprint 2021

Let Us Look Ahead The dates for National Sprint Regattas have been announced for 2021, this may seem a long time off, but it gives us something positive to look forward to at this difficult time.

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8th June 2020

Sprint Canoeing

Just How Fast Can You Go Canoe Sprinting is about making the boat go as fast as you can on flat water normally over distances of 200 metres or 500 metres.

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2nd June 2020

Canoe Marathon

Pushing Yourself to the Limit Long Distance Racing in canoes and kayaks takes a number of forms, but it is exhilarating, tactical, fun and rewarding. At entry level races are just a few kilometres on flat water.

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23rd May 2020

New kit for 2021

Our Sprint and Marathon Teams will be wearing new kit for 2021 We also have some new kit available for general wear as Slaloms, River Races as well as for Racing. Take a look and let us know what you want.

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6th September 2017

September Sprint Results

Personal Bests for Conor Conor Sheehan achieved personal best in both 200m and 500m races at Holme Pierrepont, racing in the national under 16 championships. His 200m time was 54.89 seconds and 2 minutes and 28.48 seconds in the 500m race.

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10th July 2017

Sprint Results July 2017

Sharks Sprinters Two Shark paddlers were racing at the July National Regatta at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham.

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4th June 2017

Sharks medal at London Youth Games

The Sharks were in the medals again at the London Youth Games. The slalom event saw Joel Gunnery take gold for Hillingdon in the junior boys' group, whilst clubmate Amelia Combes took bronze in the senior girls' for Ealing.

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14th May 2017

May Regatta Results

Just one paddler at the May regatta, Grant Underwood, racing in Men's C K1. Taking third place in the 200m heat in a time of 46.46 he qualified for the final coming 6th in a time of 44:62.

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30th October 2016

Sprint Annual Report – 2016

In 2015, The Sharks invested heavily in Sprint to try and build this competitive discipline up in the club, the Club has continued this policy through 2016 with mixed results.

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22nd August 2016

Sharks snap up Regatta third spot

Hillingdon Gazette Wednesday 17th August – HAREFIELD SHARKS took third place in the London Regional Canoe Regatta with some excellent personal results.

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19th July 2016

London Regatta Results

Eight Shark paddlers travelled over to the London Regatta Centre on Sunday to take part in the London Regional Regatta and they came third overall club in the competition, with some fantastic personal results.

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15th July 2016

Shark Team for London Regatta 2016

The event takes place on Sunday 17th July, at the Royal Albert Dock, now known as the London Regatta Centre, E16 2QD, nearest station is on the DLR and is Royal Albert Dock (just a couple of minutes walk).

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7th July 2016

Go Joel – Gunnery breaks London’s sprint dominance

WEST Drayton's Joel Gunnery broke the dominance of the big London sprint clubs after winning the 200m Kayak Junior Sprint at the London Youth Games for Hillingdon.

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20th June 2016

Adam Stewart gains fourth in his first sprint race as a senior at Marlow

Four Shark paddlers took part in the Sprint Regatta at Marlow: three of them for the first time.

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5th June 2016

Joel Gunnery crowns Shark Success at London Youth Games

Lianna Nolan and Joel Gunnery represented the London Borough of Hillingdon in the London Youth Games on Saturday 4th June 2016. The Kayaking event took place at the London Regatta Centre, in what was the Royal Albert Dock.

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15th December 2015

Sprint 2015 – End of Season Report

Despite heavy investment in Sprint in 2015, we did not see a huge rise in the numbers taking part. However, the foundations have been prepared for upcoming talent.

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27th June 2015

Marlow Sprint Regatta

Congratulations to the Shark paddlers who attended the Marlow Regatta;

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10th June 2015

Sharks spotted at the London Youth Games

The Sharks again supplied the Hillingdon Kayak team for the London Youth Games, which took part at the London Regatta Centre in the Docklands.

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14th May 2015

Adam Stewart – Cruises to Victory and Promotion

At the recent National Sprint Regatta at Holme Peirrepont in Nottingham, Shark paddlers were on top form, with Adam Stewart leading the way,

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14th April 2015

A brilliant start to Sharks racing HPP – April 2015

Despite strong winds and poor racing conditions Shark paddlers showed their abilities and that the club is on the way up.

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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!

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