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Abbey McDonald

Athlete

Abbey made her WWR debut at Thamesmead and Slalom at Langham Farm. She is a regular paddler at our Thamesmead Base.

Details

YOB: 2014

Family Connections: Michelle Earl

School:

Disciplines

Wild Water Racing

Ranked:

Slalom

Ranked in Division 4 Ladies’s K1, also partnered Olympic Champion  Etienne Stott at Langham Farm Slalom in May 2026.

Published 21st May 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cardington Slalom – June 2026

21 June 2026

Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st June The first Cardington Slalom takes place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026, it is a ranking Division 2, 3 and 4 Slalom, so suitable for all our members.

Falcon – Oxford Marathon 2026

21 June 2026

Sunday 21st June The Sharks are attending the Falcon Canoe Club Marathon on the River Thames at Oxford on Sunday 21st June, the Club has fantastic facilities and it is a great race, so we invite Shark paddlers to join us.

Wey Hasler marathon 2026

28 June 2026

Sunday 28th June We are going to Wey Kayak Club’s Marathon Race, are you joining us? This is a great opportunity for paddlers to try a ranking Marathon Race, it is fairly local to both West London and Thamesmead and is suitable for all standards.

Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

05 July 2026

Division 3 & 4 on Sat 4th & Sun 5th Our friends at Shepperton Slalom Canoe Club are hosting a Division 3 and Division 4 Slalom at Shepperton on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of July.

European Junior WWR Championships 2026

15 August 2026

At Grandtully Scotland – 12th -15th August A chance to see Europe’s top junior Wild Water Racing Paddlers in the UK.

Tonbridge Hasler Marathon 2026

23 August 2026

Sunday 23rd August We are still waiting details of this race, but we did attend in 2024 and it was great fun, on a lovely stretch or the Medway in Tonbridge, it is within easy reach of Thamesmead and a great race for paddlers just starting out.

Osterly – Paddling in the Park

30 August 2026

Our Osterley park sessions are up and running 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.

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.

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.

Southall Super Sprints 2026

24 September 2026

Thursday June 25th 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.

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.

Race Training at Southmere

26 October 2026

Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £6.00 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.

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.

Family Fun at Thamesmead

31 October 2026

Saturdays 11am – 2pm Starting on Saturday June 6th on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre,  4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £6 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.

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

European Junior WWR Championships 2026

Tonbridge Hasler Marathon 2026

Wey Hasler marathon 2026

Shepperton Slalom – July ’26

Southall Super Sprints 2026

May 2026

Sharks at Shepperton Monday Results 2026

The Sharks at Shepperton Sunday 2026 – Results

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