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.
In addition to the slalom, there will be a Wavehopper (WWR) on Saturday after the slalom.
Please note
This is a double event, with one ranking slalom on Saturday and another ranking slalom on Sunday, at the time of writing, The Sharks, will only be supporting the Saturday event, as we are racing Marathon at Falcon on the Sunday. Paddlers are welcome to race at Cardington on Sunday, but will need to make their own arrangements and transport boats. We will be supporting Shark paddlers at the Falcon Marathon if you wish to join us.
Details
Cardington is a really good Club event, it is about 60 miles from London and suitable for beginners to slalom canoeing, it is an artificial course which imaginatively uses a floor relief channel for the course. It is situated in Priory Country Park, the host club, Viking Kayak Club, put on a great event and have onsite catering, including vegan options.
Camping is available onsite,
Report form last year’s event.
On Saturday evening after the Slalom, The Sharks will be running a Wavehopper style Wild Water Race, this is K1s only, using either Wavehoppers, Slalom boats or General Purpose boats. A discounted entry fee of £5 for those who have entered the slalom (£7 if not racing the slalom), can be paid on the day by cash or card.
You can enter the slalom event here
The post code for the carpark is MK44 3JZ
The Sharks Slalom Team practice at Harefield on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings. For more information about this event of about getting involved with slalom (you don’t need any experience of kit, and it really is a lot of fun) please email: slalom@thesharks.org.uk.
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Published 21st May 2026