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  • The Sharks Take On Lee Valley White Water Centre

    Division 1 & Open Slalom – Olympic Course Last weekend marked the first slalom of the season, and what a stage to open on. The iconic Olympic Course at Lee Valley White Water Centre — purpose-built for the canoe slalom events at the 2012 Summer Olympics — set the scene for a fierce and technical … The Sharks Take On Lee Valley White Water Centre

    Read More...

  • Cedric Avery – March 2026

    Saturday 28th March 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday March28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

    Read More...

  • February 2026

    A very wet month Record rainfall across Britain caused some serious issues for paddling with events being washed out, but The Sharks still had some good action.

    Read More...

  • Cedric Avery Results – Feb ’26

    Harefield Mini Marathon A nice paddling day at Harefield, with just four paddlers, where are you all? The last race of the series will be on Saturday March 28th with prize giving and social in The Oaks afterwards.

    Read More...

  • Slalom Season Starts

    Shepperton Div 1&2 – March 21st & 22nd The Slalom Season is nearly upon us and the first ranking race for our paddlers is Shepperton Division 1 and Division 2 Slalom, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March

    Read More...

  • Barrow WWR March 2026

    Saturday March 7th The final race of the Legendary Barrow Wild Water Races takes place on Saturday 7th March, let’s have a fantastic Shark Presence. Ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in any boat

    Read More...

  • The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

    Saturday 14th March 2026 The Sharks are pleased to announce an amazing project, working in partnership with Paddle UK’s Wild Water Racing Committee, The Sharks are launching the Lee Valley Legacy Project, on Saturday 14th March 2026, and this is just the beginning.

    Read More...

  • Eastern Region WWR Results ’26

    February Barrow Race Prolonged heavy rain, meant the river was no longer contained within its banks, but well done to Soar Valley Canoe Club, for ensuring the race went a head on a revised there and back course.

    Read More...

  • January 2026

    A Climatic Month January threw all sorts of weather at us, but there were some great Shark moments.

    Read More...

  • Cedric Avery Results – Jan ’26

    Mini Marathon January 31st 2026 Good to welcome two paddlers from another Club to our event, although the numbers attending are disappointing, this event is a fun race, which helps build experience, is an excellent challenge at whatever level you are at, helping make you competition fit.

    Read More...

Calendar

07 March 2026

Barrow WWR March 2026

Saturday March 7th The final race of the Legendary Barrow Wild Water Races takes place on Saturday 7th March, let’s have a fantastic Shark Presence. Ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in any boatRead More >>>
07 March 2026

The Barrow 2025/2026 Series

Next Race 7th March The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Race series next race on Saturday 7th March 2026.Read More >>>
14 March 2026

The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

Saturday 14th March 2026 The Sharks are pleased to announce an amazing project, working in partnership with Paddle UK’s Wild Water Racing Committee, The Sharks are launching the Lee Valley Legacy Project, on Saturday 14th March 2026, and this is just the beginning.Read More >>>
22 March 2026

Slalom Season Starts

Shepperton Div 1&2 – March 21st & 22nd The Slalom Season is nearly upon us and the first ranking race for our paddlers is Shepperton Division 1 and Division 2 Slalom, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd MarchRead More >>>
28 March 2026

Marafun

Monthly Mini-Marathons The next race takes place on Saturday 28th March 2026. The last Saturday of each month. Full details are here, with Risk Assessment here.Read More >>>
28 March 2026

Cedric Avery – March 2026

Saturday 28th March 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday March28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.Read More >>>
29 March 2026

Events in March 2026

Time to step up and start getting more active, as we head towards SpringRead More >>>
15 April 2026

Harlesden Hurtle Sprint Challenge

Our annual Sprint challenge in Harlesden. We have introduced a new challenge at our base in Harlesden, NW10, a monthly Sprint race on the canal with distances of 200m, 500m and 1,000m. Next race is Wednesday April 15th 2026.Read More >>>
16 April 2026

Southall Super Sprints

Our annual challenge in Southall We have set up a series of Sprint evenings in Southall, running in the Summer moths to give everyone the chance to see how they are progressing, to have some fun and enjoy racing. Great for spectators too.Read More >>>
29 April 2026

Harlesden Sprints October ’25

The Final of the 2025 Series Summer paddling at Harlesden draws in and we hosted our final Sprint races of the season, including a race with and for Harlesden Primary School youngsters attending the after school club.Read More >>>
31 August 2026

Peak Paddle Challenge

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.Read More >>>
30 September 2026

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

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.Read More >>>
05 October 2026

Harlesden GS Series

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.Read More >>>
31 October 2026

Slalom Starts

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.Read More >>>
31 October 2026

Want to teach canoeing?

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.Read More >>>
31 October 2026

It’s Bib Day

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.Read More >>>
31 December 2026

Challenge 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.Read More >>>
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Practice Sessions

February Half Term 2026

Shark Activities for Families Half Term Holidays are coming and The Sharks are planning activities for all ages, across our sites.

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The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

Saturday 14th March 2026 The Sharks are pleased to announce an amazing project, working in partnership with Paddle UK’s Wild Water Racing Committee, The Sharks are launching the Lee Valley Legacy Project, on Saturday 14th March 2026, and this is just the beginning.

Read More >>>

Slalom Starts

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.

Read More >>>

Harlesden GS Series

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.

Read More >>>

Peak Paddle Challenge

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.

Read More >>>

Get into Slalom

Join our sessions at Harefield Want to try something new? or maybe returning to canoeing, then come and join us on Sunday mornings at Harefield, the home of our slalom team. Contact us: call/text on 07951 770241 or email: slalom@thesharks.org.uk.

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Club Sections

The Sharks Take On Lee Valley White Water Centre

Division 1 & Open Slalom – Olympic Course Last weekend marked the first slalom of the season, and what a stage to open on. The iconic Olympic Course at Lee Valley White Water Centre — purpose-built for the canoe slalom events at the 2012 Summer Olympics — set the scene for a fierce and technical ... The Sharks Take On Lee Valley White Water Centre

Read More >>>

Cedric Avery – March 2026

Saturday 28th March 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday March28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

Read More >>>

February 2026

A very wet month Record rainfall across Britain caused some serious issues for paddling with events being washed out, but The Sharks still had some good action.

Read More >>>

Cedric Avery Results – Feb ’26

Harefield Mini Marathon A nice paddling day at Harefield, with just four paddlers, where are you all? The last race of the series will be on Saturday March 28th with prize giving and social in The Oaks afterwards.

Read More >>>

Slalom Season Starts

Shepperton Div 1&2 – March 21st & 22nd The Slalom Season is nearly upon us and the first ranking race for our paddlers is Shepperton Division 1 and Division 2 Slalom, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March

Read More >>>

Getting Started

Do you want to have fun? If you have answered yes to the above question, then you have qualified to join The Sharks. The Sharks is a Club with a difference, we have a mission to get people active, having fun is the best way to be active, the best way to learn and the best way to succeed. As a Club we operate in the community bringing sport to people, we work closely with local authorities and other organisations in West London to maximise the number of people we can get actively involved. We hold sessions in Harefield, Greenford, Southall, Uxbridge, Osterley Park and Hayes.

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News & Reports

March 3rd, 2026

The Sharks Take On Lee Valley White Water Centre

Division 1 & Open Slalom – Olympic Course Last weekend marked the first slalom of the season, and what a stage to open on. The iconic Olympic Course at Lee Valley White Water Centre — purpose-built for the canoe slalom events at the 2012 Summer Olympics — set the scene for a fierce and technical ... The Sharks Take On Lee Valley White Water Centre

Read More >>>
March 1st, 2026

Cedric Avery – March 2026

Saturday 28th March 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday March28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

Read More >>>
March 1st, 2026

February 2026

A very wet month Record rainfall across Britain caused some serious issues for paddling with events being washed out, but The Sharks still had some good action.

Read More >>>
March 1st, 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Feb ’26

Harefield Mini Marathon A nice paddling day at Harefield, with just four paddlers, where are you all? The last race of the series will be on Saturday March 28th with prize giving and social in The Oaks afterwards.

Read More >>>
February 22nd, 2026

Slalom Season Starts

Shepperton Div 1&2 – March 21st & 22nd The Slalom Season is nearly upon us and the first ranking race for our paddlers is Shepperton Division 1 and Division 2 Slalom, taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March

Read More >>>
February 10th, 2026

February Half Term 2026

Shark Activities for Families Half Term Holidays are coming and The Sharks are planning activities for all ages, across our sites.

Read More >>>
February 10th, 2026

Barrow WWR March 2026

Saturday March 7th The final race of the Legendary Barrow Wild Water Races takes place on Saturday 7th March, let’s have a fantastic Shark Presence. Ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in any boat

Read More >>>
February 10th, 2026

The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

Saturday 14th March 2026 The Sharks are pleased to announce an amazing project, working in partnership with Paddle UK’s Wild Water Racing Committee, The Sharks are launching the Lee Valley Legacy Project, on Saturday 14th March 2026, and this is just the beginning.

Read More >>>
February 8th, 2026

Eastern Region WWR Results ’26

February Barrow Race Prolonged heavy rain, meant the river was no longer contained within its banks, but well done to Soar Valley Canoe Club, for ensuring the race went a head on a revised there and back course.

Read More >>>
February 1st, 2026

January 2026

A Climatic Month January threw all sorts of weather at us, but there were some great Shark moments.

Read More >>>
February 1st, 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Jan ’26

Mini Marathon January 31st 2026 Good to welcome two paddlers from another Club to our event, although the numbers attending are disappointing, this event is a fun race, which helps build experience, is an excellent challenge at whatever level you are at, helping make you competition fit.

Read More >>>
February 1st, 2026

February Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

Saturday 28th February 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am. The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday February 28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

Read More >>>
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About The Sharks

“To promote sport and to provide sporting opportunities to youngsters and the not quite so young. To enable everybody to reach their full potential and to have fun doing it.” The Sharks was established in 2007, to promote sport and to provide sporting opportunities to youngsters and the not quite so young. We aim to work with schools and other existing organisations to teach a variety of sports, enabling people channels into sport for whatever reason they want to be involved it may be for...

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