Practice Sessions

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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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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Osterley 2024

Family Recreation Sessions 2024 are now open We are able to resume our popular family sessions at Osterley Park from Sunday 23rd June. For more information call 07951 770241 or email: osterley@thesharks.org.uk. Book Here.

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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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Harlesden Summer Sessions ’24

Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm We will be resuming our regular Summer sessions at Harlesden Canalside on Monday 15th April from 5pm. We have sessions for beginners and more experienced paddlers, contact us on 07951 770241; email: sprint@thesharks.org.uk.

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How to Roll a Slalom Boat

Pool Rolling Sessions We have recently had some of our paddlers successfully learning to roll at our pool sessions at Horsenden School Pool. Well done to those who have, probably shouldn’t say look forward to seeing you use these newly acquired skills for real.

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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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Land based Exercises

Always something you can do to get fitter Whilst the weather may not be encouraging you outside, there are exercises you can do and here is some information from British Canoeing’s Slalom School Programme.

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Greenford Sharks

A new chapter begins … We are pleased to announce the birth of the Greenford Sharks at Horsenden Primary School Yesterday May 30th. We look forward to an exciting ne chapter in the development of The Sharks.

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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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Getting started

Want to try canoeing, but not sure what to do? Then contact The Sharks, we are here to help get people started in canoeing, in a friendly fun way, with no commitments or need to but any kit. Call us now on 07951 770241, or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.

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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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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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Canoe Slalom

Join in the Fun and the Exhilaration of Canoe Slalom! The Sharks have a thriving Canoe Slalom section, operating from our base in at Troy Lake near Harefield.

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Warm Up Exercises for Paddlers

Let’s Get Moving From our Slalom Coach Rick Moore, for those of you missing your regular fix. A short video of him going through some simple warm up exercises which are suitable for all, so let’s get moving.

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Havelock, Southall News

Exciting things are happening We are launching a new race club section on the Canal in the Havelock area of Southall, we will be meeting on the Green along Havelock Road, UB2 4GG at 5pm every Tuesday.

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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