Helps run our sessions at Osterley Park
At Grandtully Scotland – 12th -15th August A chance to see Europe’s top junior Wild Water Racing Paddlers in the UK.
Sunday 23rd August Details of the Tonbridge Marathon are here. It is on a lovely stretch of the Medway in Tonbridge, it is within easy reach of Thamesmead and a daily easy journey from our West London bases. It is great race for paddlers just starting out.
Action Packed fun this Summer The Sharks are arranging sessions throughout the Summer holidays so you can get on the water regularly and enjoy some fun in the sun. With scorching temperatures, there is nowhere better to be than near water.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th Divisions 2, 3 and 4, so suitable for all Shark paddlers. You can enter either or both days, you can travel daily or camp on site. An opportunity for competition, and fun, bring the whole family. You can enter on line here.
Thursday July 2nd Please note change of date due to Red Weather Warning for Heat. 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.
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th The Nene is Back and the Nene is fun! An artificial slalom course in Northampton, with all facilities, changing rooms, showers café, onsite camping. You can enter here.
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.
Wednesday 30th September Are you up to take on reigning Champions Murphy’s? We are looking for organisations, companies, who want to help us raise money for Charity, by having fun. It really is a great day, check out last year’s report.
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 …
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.
Every Monday at 5pm Sessions starts at 5pm and cost £7.00 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.
Saturdays 11am – 2pm Family Fun paddling sessions on Southmere Lake at The Sharks’ Southmere Water Sports Centre, 4 Bazalgette Way, SE2 9TX. Cost is just £7 per person, doubles and Singles available. For more information email us at: thamesmead@thesharks.org.uk or Call/Text: 07481 564945.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday at Harefield. Rick Moore, our top notch slalom coach is running Slalom Starts sessions in partnership with Paddle UK Slalom.
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.
