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27 October 2019

Osterley in October

Sunday Sessions at Osterley We have had some amazing weather in September, particularly at the weekends and some great paddling at Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Osterley, TW7 4RD and we will continue with paddling on Sundays through to the end of October. Sessions start at noon on Sunday and you can book online here. It cost just £7 […]

28 October 2019

Harefield Slalom Sessions

Times, they are a changin’ As the evenings have started to draw in, we have decided to start at 5:30pm on both Monday. and Wednesday with immediate effect. This will continue till October half-term week after which we will go onto our Winter Time Table, which is still being finalised, but will likely to be […]

29 October 2019

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. For more information call 07951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk. We will be adding in more sessions as we […]

30 October 2019

Summer Slalom Sessions 2019

Monday and Wednesday evenings. At Harefield, suitable for all standards and all ages, beginners welcome. we provide all the kit, so all we need is you. There are no upfront fees or joining fees, so no excuses, just come along and have fun. Sessions will start at 5;30pm on Mondays and Wednesday; we meet at Rickmansworth Sailing […]

31 October 2019

NW10 update

We are Now Paddling in NW10 – Are You? We have held our first sessions of paddling from container in the Disraeli Road Carpark, NW10 7AE, adjacent to the canal, so we are still developing the sessions and are running sessions every Thursday evening from 4pm in the Stonebridge Park Ward of the London Borough of Brent. We […]

31 October 2019

New Sessions at Southall

Come a long and try something different From Thursday 19th September, The Sharks will be introducing a Canoe Polo session at Havelock in Southall. Meeting on the Green along Havelock Road, UB2 4GG at 4pm. Canoe Polo is a ball game played in kayaks, with five players on each team. It is fast and furious, takes […]

09 November 2019

Fairthorne Manor WWR

Saturday 9th November Two races in one fun day! Both Classic and Sprint. Fiarthorne Manor is just outside Southampton and is an excellent entry level race, but like all races good for those who are more experience. For more information please talk to Neal on 07951 770241 or email neal@thesharks.org.uk, these races ares suitable for […]

16 November 2019

River Hamble 2019

Wild Water Race Saturday 16th November This is a two mile classic Wild Water Race on the River Hamble, near Southampton (SO31 7HP). It is on tidal water and can be interesting, about a 2 hour drive and starts at 1pm. The Hamble is part of the Southern series of Wild Water Races and is […]

Previous Events

13 October 2019

Nene Wild Water Race

Who is Going on Sunday 13th October? A great day out, lots of fun, great challenge in a totally safe environment, so come along and have some fun. For more information take to Neal on 07951 770241 or email neal@thesharks.org.uk. We were there is April, take a look at how well we did, be part […]

13 October 2019

Symonds Yat Slalom

Division 2 & 3 12th & 13th October This event is set in some amazing scenery on the Welsh/English Boarder River Wye, it is also a really nice bit of water to paddle on so a great event for all Shark Paddlers who are in either Division 2 or Division 3. You can Join Jacob […]

13 October 2019

Enjoy the Yat

Good Luck to paddlers at Symonds Yat A small team of Shark paddlers are competing at Symonds Yat this weekend, in the Division 2 event, and we withe them and all other paddlers there a great weekend and the best of luck. Attending for The Sharks this weekend are: Sixteen-year-old, Jacob Simpson, currently ranked 80th […]

06 October 2019

Elmbridge Marathon 2019

Let’s Get back to Marathon on October 6th Chance to do a ranking Marathon at Elmbridge and help get The Sharks back into Marathon Racing. There are distances for all levels and abilities and is fairly local about 12 miles from Southall and about a 40 minute drive. The address is Elmbridge Canoe Club, Dorney […]

06 October 2019

Legacy Loop Division 2 Slalom

Sunday 6th October This is event is at the 2012 Olympic Games Site for Slalom Canoeing, the race takes place on the Legacy Loop, not the Olympic Course, but it is a still a very challenging Division 2 slalom. Entries are now open for Division 2 paddlers to enter, you know who you are: So […]

06 October 2019

Go Nicole

Debute for Nicole in Marathon Ten-year-old Nicole Dosanjh will be making her debut in ranking Marathon Kayaking on Sunday at the Elmbridge Marathon, marking The Sharks Return to Marathon after a gap of two years. Nicole is a pupil at Featherstone Primary School in Southall and started canoeing at the after-school club run in conjunction […]

06 October 2019

Sharks at the Lee Valley

Best of Luck to Shark Paddlers on Sunday The Sharks have four paddlers racing on the Legacy Loop of the Lee Valley Slalom Course on Sunday 6th October, good luck to all of you. On the Saturday there is a chance for the paddlers to practice and to watch some of the best paddlers in […]

05 October 2019

Barrow-on-Soar 1

Wild Water Racing begins again With the start of the Barrow-upon-Soar Race series, these races are near Loughborough and are about 110 miles from West London, just about a two-and-a-half hour drive. We have often attended these events and have had quite a bit of success over the years. They are an ideal entry level […]

29 September 2019

Osterley Weekends

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays Now you can enjoy paddling in Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Osterley, TW7 4RD with The Sharks every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday till the end of September. Sessions start at noon on each day and you can book here. It cost just £7 per person and you get 40 minutes […]

22 September 2019

Fun Race at NW10 – Sunday 22nd September

Open House Weekend with the OPDC As part of the Open House Weekend, we will be working closely with the OPDC (Old Oak Common and Park Royal Development Corporation), as we always do and there will be free kayaking sessions on Both Saturday 2at and Sunday 2nd from 11am. Meet in by the container in […]

07 September 2019

Mini Marathon Canoe Race

At Havelock in Southall – September 7th New monthly mini-marathons starting on Saturday 7th September at 11am, meet at the green between the canal and Havelock Road, UB2 4GG. For all standards and abilities, come along and have some fun and all for just £3 per person. All races will be in age groups, Masters […]

01 September 2019

Good Luck at Cardington

This weekend We have a small team of paddling;lers racing at Cardington Division 2 and 3 slalom this weekend, Saturday August 31st and Sunday 1st September. Our top ranked Lady, Amelia Combes is back in action for only her third event this year, which was Aldo at Cardington earlier this year; Amelia will be racing […]

01 September 2019

Summer Holiday Programme 2019

Times of Sessions During Summer Holidays Please not some of the times of sessions we are running will change during the School Holidays. Osterley Sessions will run as normal, every Saturday and Sunday from noon till 4pm, last boat on the water at 3pm. We will also be there on Bank Holiday Monday, August 26th. […]

01 September 2019

Cardington Canoe Slalom

Are you interested? If not why not? Cardington Slalom takes place at the end of August beginning of September weekend, Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September. It is a really good slalom fun by Viking Kayak Club. It is open to any paddlers in Divisions 2, 3 or 4 (entry level), so provided you […]

Good Luck at Llandysul

To James Read James Read is racing in Division 2 Men’s K1 slalom at Llandysul next Saturday and in Men’s Division 3 Slalom C1. We wish him the best of luck. James is currently our top ranked slalom paddler, ranked 42 in National Division 2 K1, he is ranked 27th in Men’s Division 3 C1. […]

Osterley Park Closed Today

Saturday 10th August We are very sorry but there will be no canoeing at Osterley Park today, Saturday 10th August. The National Trust have had to close the Park due to the strong winds. This is for safety reasons and safety must always come first. We hope to be back tomorrow. Sunday 11th

London City Park Festival

Friday 26th and Saturday 27th Two days of activities on or around the Canal in Havelock, Southall and it is all FREE. Just turn up and have fun from 11am till 3pm. On Sunday there will br a free to enter Canoe Race, starting at 11am. Experienced Paddlers 6 miles and two portages, Beginners, Junior […]

Good Luck This Weekend

Shark Paddlers in Action James Read is our highest ranked paddler in action this weekend, he will be racing Slalom at Washburn, Yorkshire near Blubberhouses (yes that really is the name of the town/village) in the Men’s Division 2 K1 event. He is racing both Saturday and on Sunday. James is currently ranked 38th in […]

Good Luck at Shepperton

Shark Paddlers racing this weekend Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a division 3 and 4 (entry level) slalom at Shepperton Weir this weekend and the following Shark paddlers are racing: Khaleel Ziauddin, currently our top ranked Division 3 Men’s K1 slalom paddler is entered on both days, his performance at Cardington […]

Shepperton Slalom in July

Who is paddling at Shepperton? Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club is holding a Division 3 and 4 (entry level) slalom at Shepperton Weir on the weekend of July 13th and 14th. Shepperton is just down the road from us and is a great venue and a great club. The event is ideal for all division 3 […]

James at Washburn

Paddling Up Good luck to James Read this weekend paddling at the Washburn Division 1 slalom as a paddle up. James is currently ranked 39th in Division 2 Men’s K1 slalom. For more information about slalom visit our slalom page and get involved.

A Flaming Good June at Osterley Park

So much to do, so much fun As well as coming canoeing at Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Osterley, TW7 4RD, every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm (last boat on the water at 3pm, you can do so much more, you can make a whole day of fun there. We will be there every […]

We are going to Cardington

Slalom this weekend Good Luck to all Shark paddlers at Cardington the weekend, looks lie a great weekend, the Ouse has some water in it so there should be plenty of opportunities to practice as well as a great event. The Team is: Amelia Combes; racing Ladies’ K1 Division 2 on both days, this is Amelia’s […]

Cardington Slalom – June 22nd & 23rd

An Event for the Whole Club Cardington Slalom is a national ranking event just 60 miles from West London, just over an hours drive. It is ranking for Divisions 2, 3 and 4, so everyone can take part. The post code is MK44 3JZ. Cardington is run by Viking Kayak Club, whose hospitality is great, […]

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