Harefield WWR is Back
Sunday 15th November Sunday 15th, check in from 10am, racing starts at 11am. You can enter on line here. Entries £7 per person, you can race multiple classes (K1, C1, C2, and SUP), all boats welcome. Boats and kit available to borrow.
Location
Meet at Rickmansworth Sailing Club, Troy Lake, WD3 9YB. Access to the Sailing Club is via the A412 Denham Road/North Orbital Road, signposted for Rickmansworth Sailing Club.
There is free parking, the race site can be accessed via Troy Cut to the canal and paddle up to the course.
The Course
Starting at Coppermill Lock, the Harefield course follows approximately 500 metres of the Grand Union Canal, passing under the road bridge before reaching the white footbridge.
The highlight is the weir, where waves and moving water add an exciting challenge to the course. With a mix of canal paddling and a taste of white water, it’s a great opportunity for newcomers to try Wildwater Racing and for experienced paddlers to test their speed against the clock.
– Distance: Approximately 500 metres
– Estimated race time: 3–6 minutes
– Format: Sprint time trial
– Runs: Multiple attempts welcome
– Results: Your fastest run counts towards your event result
Paddlers can make multiple runs, with their two fastest times submitted to the Wild Water Racing Committee.
All craft are welcome.
You don’t need to own a specialist racing boat or have years of competition experience to get involved. We can provide kit if required.
Bring your own boat or make use of the craft available to borrow on the day, including Wildwater Racers, Canoes (C1/C2s), GPs and Slalom boats.
Whether you want to try a Wildwater Racer for the first time, take on the course in your usual boat or experience racing on moving water, there’s an opportunity to get involved.
C2 Wildwater Racers are welcome and actively encouraged!
If you’ve never raced a C2 before, this is your chance to give it a go. Grab a partner, find your rhythm and experience the speed, teamwork and excitement of racing a canoe down moving water.
Whether you’re an established crew or trying something different for the first time, we want to see you on the start line.
Who Can Enter
Everyone. From complete beginners to experienced competitors.
Fury at the Weir is designed to welcome paddlers of all ages and abilities, giving newcomers the opportunity to experience competition while allowing established racers to test their speed.
Never entered a Wildwater Race before? Come and give it a go.
Already racing? Bring your clubmates, challenge yourself and help us make Harefield a fantastic day on the water.
You don’t have to be the fastest paddler on the river to be part of the action. Every race is an opportunity to learn, improve and discover what you’re capable of.
Boat Drop-Off: Coy Carp Pub, Copper Mill Lane, Harefield, UB9 6HZ.
Please note that pub parking is for customers only and is monitored by ANPR, so please do not leave your vehicle there unless you are using the pub in accordance with its parking terms.
Refuel at the Coy Carp
Need a warm drink after your race, or something to eat while you watch the action? The Coy Carp Pub is right next door to the event, serving teas, coffees, cakes and food, with lovely views overlooking the canal and river. It’s an ideal spot to warm up, refuel and enjoy the racing from the bank.
Fees: Senior (£): 7 U18 (£): 7
Entries On The Day: Late entries on the day are accepted
Late Entry Surcharge (£): 0
Single Event Membership: Yes, Single Event Membership entry is accepted
Payment Details: Entry Fee: £7 per paddler (includes all classes – race as much as you like!)
Payment: Cash or card on the day
Online Entries Close: 14/11/2026 23:00.
Published 19th October 2026