Langham Farm Slalom – May ’26

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th

This is going to be a great weekend and we urge all Shark paddlers to get it in their diary’s now, you really won’t want to miss this.

Who is going

We have a large number of entries with 17 Sharks attending, so far we have …

  1. Abbie McDonald – Division 4 Slalom – First race and WWR
  2. Abdullah Syed – WWR and Slalom Team
  3. Abdurraham Syed – WWR and Slalom Team
  4. Alexandra Judge – Division 3 Slalom and WWR
  5. Carmel Lord – Division 4 Slalom – First race and WWR
  6. Ezikiel Maqbool – WWR and Slalom Team
  7. Giles Brunning – Slalom and WWR
  8. Grant Underwood – Officials event and WWR
  9. Ian Marsh – Division 4 Slalom and WWR
  10. Ivijah Campbell Bryan – Officials event and WWR
  11. Michelle Earl – Division 4 Slalom – First Race and WWR
  12. Mohammed Bouhassane – Division 4 Slalom – First race and WWR
  13. Neal Underwood – Division 3 C1 and WWR
  14. Saalih Syed – WWR and Slalom Team
  15. Semir Ahmed – Officials and WWR
  16. Thomas Billis – Division 4 Slalom – First Race and WWR
  17. Zak Ahmed – Division 4 Slalom and WWR

A weekend of paddling in Somerset

The site is isolated and a really great place to spend a weekend for some paddling fun for the whole family. We will be camping from Friday night, you can come down early Saturday if you prefer. Link for Google Maps is here. There is also space for camper vans and trailer tents. If you are not sure about camping or want to borrow a tent, we maybe able to help, talk to us at session.

Saturday 16th

Starts with practice on the river, which provides a nice flowing stream ideal for entry level paddlers wanting to take up Slalom Canoeing or Wild Water Racing. There will be coached sessions available in both disciplines and you can do both.

In the afternoon there will be a team event, which is a fun way to learn about slalom paddling and working as a team.

Following the Slalom Team Event will be a regional Wild Water Race, where you can do as many runs as you want, race in doubles with friends, or even somebody you have never met before, just have fun. There will be K1s, C1s, and C2s available to use.

Then in the evening we can gather round and enjoy some community time sharing stories, making plans and just relaxing with each other.

Sunday 17th

Will be individual slalom day, you will use all the skills you honed on Saturday to race the slalom, you will have two runs and your best run counts. There will be prize giving at the end of the event.

Check out a previous report.

To enter the event online click here, if you are new to the sport and need help with the entry get in contact; speak to coaches at one of our sessions or call/text 07951 770241, you can also email us: slalom@thesharks.org.uk.

Our hosts at Langham Farm

Frome Canoe Club, host Langham Farm Slalom and Wild Water Race, twice a year, and they do a stunningly good job. They provide excellent catering (with Vegan Options) and run a very friendly event which helps people into the sport at entry level, whilst also ensuring it is a fair competition. Thank you.

Published Friday 10th April 2026, updated 10th May 2026