Saturday February 7th
Put that date in your diary now! Come and join us for a morning of fun at the Barrow-upon-Soar race, ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in Any boat.
The Sharks have often entered big teams in these events and we need you to race so we dominate these races. They are great fun, it is a really good day out and a nice 3k paddle. So why not join us?
The race is 3k long and is on a gentle flowing stream to make the paddle easier, there are no rocks or rapids, so it is suitable for anybody who can paddle 3k. You can use any boat. You can enter online here. If you need help entering please contact us on 07951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk, and we will help you.
We meet at the Moorings, Barrow-on-Soar, LE12 8PN, at 10am, for a briefing at 10:15, the race starts at 11am. After the briefing we paddle along the canal to the start, it is about 1k and then portage (transfer) to the River. The race goes round a loop and comes back to the Moorings. The race format is a time trial with paddlers setting off every minute. So unless you are first or last you are chasing and being chased.
Barrow-on-Soar is about 120 miles from London and takes about two-and-a-half hours to drive.
After the race most of us usually go for a meal in a local establishment and make a day of the trip.
For more information, please talk to us either by phone/text on 07951 770241 or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk. You can of course talk to us at one of our sessions.
Published 17th September 2025, Updated 11th January 2026