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October ’26 Shepperton Slalom Results

Division 2, 3 and Vets A busy weekend with The Sharks involved in two Wild Water Races; at the Barrow on Saturday and hosting the Lee Valley event on the Sunday. But we did have a presence at Shepperton.

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Barrow WWR – October 2026

Back to the Barrow One of our favourite River races, just outside Loughborough, just two paddlers this time, let us have a big team for Saturday November 7th 2026, for more information about how to get involved call 08951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharsk.org.uk.

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Elmbridge Results – September 2026

4 more debutants and a lot of fun A small but enthusiastic team were at the September Elmbridge marathon and it was a great day out on the Thames, for paddlers and family.

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Symonds Yat Slalom October 2026

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th. Divisions two and three, a last chance for paddlers in those divisions to race this season. To enter click here.

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Langham Farm Results – Sept ’26

Another great Langham Farm event Only five Shark Paddlers at this event, which is a great shame as it is a fantastic event, and the Spring Event, was enjoyed by over 20 Sharks! Hopefully we can have a repeat in May 2027.

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The Legendary Barrow Races

Saturday 7th November The next Legendary Barrow Wild Water Race is in Saturday 7th November

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Marafun Returns – Winter Series 26/27

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.

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Elmbridge Marathon – 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.

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Peak Challenge 2026 Report

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.

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August 2026

What a month to be on the water! As the blazing heat continued, the best place to be was on the water (or in it) and The Sharks were there to provide the opportunities.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Symonds Yat Slalom October 2026

18 October 2026

Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th. Divisions two and three, a last chance for paddlers in those divisions to race this season. To enter click here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Legendary Barrow Races

06 March 2027

Saturday 7th November The next Legendary Barrow Wild Water Race is in Saturday 7th November

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.

First Trophy of the year

29 September 2027

QPR win the Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race Congratulations to the team from the Queens Park Rangers Community Trust, who won the third annual Great Harlesden Charity Canoe Race.

Latest News

October ’26 Shepperton Slalom Results

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Barrow WWR – October 2026

Remember September 2026

First Trophy of the year

Elmbridge Results – September 2026

Symonds Yat Slalom October 2026

Langham Farm Results – Sept ’26