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Rick Moore on the Daleks

2 Days, 2 races at HPP A festival of slalom canoeing on Nottingham’s artificial slalom course took place last weekend, with an event at every level from Premier to Division 4 taking place, utilising different stretches of water at the Holme Pierrepont National Water Sports Centre.

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Thamesmead Racing

Monday Evenings We are launching our racing Section at Thamesmead on Monday June 1st 2026, this will be an addition session to our weekly programme for those who want to race, it will include Marathon, Sprint and Wild Water Racing.

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Another Event, Another Medal

Daniel Lomas at Cardiff Bay Daniel Lomas claimed another podium finished at the weekend, coming second in the Veterans Men’s K1 event.

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April 2026

A review April was a very busy month in Sharkland as we relaunched our Summer Programmes.

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Thamesmead 2k Results – May 2026

The racing begins … We launched our racing section at Thamesmead on Saturday 2nd May 2026, with a 2k race for all comers. The idea was to welcome existing paddlers back to action, to get them try out new boats (racing boats) and to launch our new racing section.

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Southmere Mini Marathon

Saturday 2nd May 2026 – 11am A free race to anyone who wants to take part, any boats welcome, the race is about 3.5k, which is a great introductory distance for juniors who want to start racing, also great for adults who want to have some fun, and start racing.

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HPP – April Slalom Results ’26

Daniel Lomas leading the way Another two days of slalom and another two podium finishes for Daniel Lomas in the Veterans event at Holme Pierrepont, in Nottingham.

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Start Slalom With The Sharks

Tuesday at Harefield. Rick Moore, our top notch slalom coach is running Slalom Starts sessions in partnership with Paddle UK Slalom.

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Langham Farm Slalom – May ’26

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th This is going to be a great weekend and we urge all Shark paddlers to get it in their diary’s now, you really won’t want to miss this.

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The Sharks at Shepperton ’26

A weekend of paddling and fun The late May Bank Holiday provides an opportunity for getting together and having a great time enjoying paddling and socialising. A chance to appreciate what life is about, to unwind, to relax and enjoy have fun on the water.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Sharks at Shepperton ’26

25 May 2026

A weekend of paddling and fun The late May Bank Holiday provides an opportunity for getting together and having a great time enjoying paddling and socialising. A chance to appreciate what life is about, to unwind, to relax and enjoy have fun on the water.

A Weekend of Family Fun

31 August 2026

The Peak Challenge – 29th – 31st August 2026. This really is a fantastic weekend for all standards of paddler and a great weekend for the whole family to spend in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Just take a look at the report from last year.

Peak Paddle Challenge

31 August 2026

A new event with a difference A small group of Shark Paddlers tried out an event with a difference, it was more about time on the water and learning new skills, in preparation for competition, although there were some non-ranking races to help.

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

30 September 2026

The Charity Race of the year The second Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race took part on Wednesday 24th September, raising money for local charities, the Brent Food Bank and Queens Park Rangers Community Trust. Both these charities support local people.

The Legacy Begins …

03 October 2026

A Fantastic Day at Lee Valley WWC The Sharks Wild Water Racing Legacy has begun, a day of white water activity, introducing new people to the discipline, providing training for those with more experience and a chance to race. This is just the beginning …

Harlesden GS Series

05 October 2026

Preparing for Marathon The Sharks have introduced the Harlesden GS Series, the races are 3.5k long and are aimed at preparing youngsters for the Geoff Sanders Races at ranking marathons. However, we also run races for seniors.

Start Slalom With The Sharks

31 October 2026

Tuesday at Harefield. Rick Moore, our top notch slalom coach is running Slalom Starts sessions in partnership with Paddle UK Slalom.

Family Fun at Thamesmead

31 October 2026

New recreation sessions for Friends and Families The Sharks are pleased to announce the arrival of our new Sit-On-Top Kayaks at Thamesmead, which will be used for recreation sessions at weekends and holidays. The sessions will take place on Southmere Lake at The Sharks Water Sports Centre,  4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX.

Thamesmead Racing

31 October 2026

Monday Evenings We are launching our racing Section at Thamesmead on Monday June 1st 2026, this will be an addition session to our weekly programme for those who want to race, it will include Marathon, Sprint and Wild Water Racing.

Want to teach canoeing?

31 October 2026

We are looking for staff The Sharks are looking for people to teach and coach canoeing at all of our sites. We maybe able to help you get the relevant qualifications, whilst you work for us. Get in touch email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk, or call: 07951 770241.

It’s Bib Day

31 October 2026

Apply for Your Slalom Bib From today Sunday January 18th, you can apply for your slalom bin if you are in Division 3 or above.

Slalom Starts

31 October 2026

Get Involved and Help us Grow The Sharks are committed to helping to grow Slalom Canoeing and playing our part in this great community. We are joining the Slalom Starts Programme, which aims to bring more people into the discipline.

Challenge 2026

31 December 2026

What Can we Achieve in 2026? Each yer we set some targets related to the Year number, so what can we don in 2026. If you have any ideas to add to this list, please get in touch by email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text 07951 770241.

Latest News

Rick Moore on the Daleks

Thamesmead Racing

Family Fun at Thamesmead

Another Event, Another Medal

Thank You Asda

April 2026

Thamesmead 2k Results – May 2026

Southmere Mini Marathon