Langham Farm Autumn 2026

20 September 2026

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September The fantastic Langham Farm Autumn Slalom takes place on the weekend of the 19th and 20the September. It is a ranking Division 3 and Division 4 event and its is a brilliant weekend hosted by Frome Canoe Club. You can enter by clicking here.

Southall Super Sprints 2026

24 September 2026

Thursday July 2nd Please note change of date due to Red Weather Warning for Heat. Everybody welcome, all boats and standards. The races will be free to enter and will be held over 200m and 500m on the canal at Southall, UB2 4GG. Access to Three Bridges School via the footbridge from Havelock Road.

Osterly – Paddling in the Park

27 September 2026

Our Osterley Park sessions are running till the end of September Come and enjoy paddling in the scenic surrounds of Osterley Park. This is a totally safe environment, we use Sit-on-Top Kayaks, which are very stable, you sit on them, not in them and they are easy to paddle, even for first timers.

Elmbridge Marathon – September 2026

27 September 2026

Sunday 27th Another local opportunity for Shark paddlers to race, with an early afternoon start for our paddlers, ensuring easy traveling, so put it in your diary and let’s have a great Shark day out.

The Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race 2026

30 September 2026

Wednesday 30th September Are you up to take on reigning Champions Murphy’s? We are looking for organisations, companies, who want to help us raise money for Charity, by having fun. It really is a great day, check out last year’s report.

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 …

The Barrow Starts Again

04 October 2026

Saturday 3rd October The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Racing Series starts on Saturday October 3rd. Your chance to shine.

Return to Legacy – October 4th

04 October 2026

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.

Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27

25 October 2026

The Cedric Avery Mini Marathons Yes, our famous Mini-Marathons return to Harefield on Sunday October 25th 2026 and then every last Sunday or the month through to March 28th 2027.

Race Training at Southmere

26 October 2026

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £7.00 per person per person, as the programme develops we will introduce more oportunities. Please arrive (15 minutes before) so that you are ready to be on the water at 5pm, to maximise the value of the session.

Family Fun at Thamesmead

31 October 2026

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Family Fun paddling sessions on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre,  4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £7 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.

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.

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.

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.

Peak Challenge 2026 Report

30 August 2027

A paddling weekend with a difference The Peak Challenge is a three day paddling fest on the Derwent at Cromford Mill, near Matlock, it combines a Wild Water Race, Slalom and Kayak X, alongside come and try it paddling and a host of other activities.

The Barrow Starts Again

Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27

Elmbridge Marathon – September 2026

Peak Challenge 2026 Report

August 2026

Langham Farm Autumn 2026

Tonbridge Marathon Results 2026

Return to Legacy – October 4th