Neal Underwood

The Tradition Begins …

The Great London Dook is Born In intrepid four volunteers tested the waters at Southmere Lake in Thamesmead on Thursday 1st January 2026, so we can launch the Great London Dook, this will become an annual event, further details will be published.

2025 – A look Back

A Sharkingly Great Year 2005 was a pivotal year in the history of The Sharks …

December 2025

A Perfect Finale Another productive month for The Sharks

Hannah Grant

Coach Hannah coaches for us at Thamesmead

Michael Walter

Coach and Athlete Michael is one of our lead coaches at Harlesden, he also races Marathon

Semir Ahmed

Coach and Athlete Semir joined our coaching team at Thamesmead when we launched in 2025, he also races in Slalom

Amina Adewusi

Athlete A Thamesmead paddler, new in 2025

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.

Ezikiel Maqbool

Athlete Although Ezikiel paddles with the St. Mary’s Primary after school club at Southall, he started paddling with us independently first. His First Race was in The London Wild Water Racing Championships in 2025.

Ali Moallim

Athlete Paul started paddling at Thamesmead in 2025