Neal Underwood

Abbey MacDonald

Athlete Abbey started paddling in 2025 as The Sharks opens our facility in Thamesmead, it was not long before she was racing for us.

Carmel Lord

Athlete Making her racing debut at the Barrow in October 2024, Carmel was just behind daughter Ryo, also making her debut.

Ryo Lord

Athlete Ryo raced for The Sharks for the first time at the Barrow-on-Soar River Race in October, She was 11th in the Ladies’ K1 event and second J16.

Daniel Lomas

Athlete Daniel has a talented slalom paddler who has recently returned to competitive paddling.

Peter Skinner

Athlete and Coach Peter has recently joined our coaching team, he is an experienced marathon paddler racing in Division 3 and has recently completed the Devizes to West Minster Canoe Race.

Neal Underwood

Coach and Athlete Neal is our lead Wild Water Racing Coach, although he also coaches Marathon and Sprint. Like most of our coaches, Neal has a background in competitive canoeing and does still race.

Aliana Sulemangi

Athlete Aliana started as part of the PE lessons for Y3 at Three Bridges Primary School, and joined the Club sessions with other family members. Making her racing debut at the Barrow in October 2025.

Khaleel Ziauddin

Athlete Khaleel has maintained his position of The Sharks top ranked slalom paddler for the fifth consecutive year.

Liah Boyle

Athlete In 2024 Liah became The Sharks top female slalom paddler having come 19th in Ladies Division 3 K1 with 417 points from just 3 events. She was also was Ranked 12th in the UK Ladies K1 Wild Water Racing and second Under 16. This year, studies have limited her appearances.

Grant Underwood

Athlete and Coach Grant is The Sharks own home grown international talent, having represented Great Britain in Wild Water Racing, he also races Slalom, Sprint and Marathon