Orla Kirk

Athlete

Orla started paddling with us at Harlesden in 2025

Personal Details

YOB: 2019

Family Connections: Conor Kirk, Grant Underwood, Neal Underwood

School:

Disciplines

Wild Water Racing

Ranked 121st and 2nd J12, and 84th and Top J8 in Wavehopper

London Under-8 Sprint Champion

Slalom

Division 4

Published 24th December 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stone Mini-Slaloms 2026

22 February 2026

Winter Slaloms, get ready for 2026 The annual Stone Mini Slaloms take place on the Sundays of January 25th, February 8th, and February 22nd, including a slalom cross event on January 25th.

February Half Term 2026

22 February 2026

Shark Activities for Families Half Term Holidays are coming and The Sharks are planning activities for all ages, across our sites.

February Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

Saturday 28th February 2026 – 11am, check in from 10am. The next Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon takes place on Saturday February 28th at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

Events in February 2026

28 February 2026

Where are you going in February, why not join us for some paddling fun at events?

The Barrow 2025/2026 Series

07 March 2026

Next Race 7th March The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Race series next race on Saturday 7th March 2026.

Barrow WWR March 2026

07 March 2026

Saturday March 7th The final race of the Legendary Barrow Wild Water Races takes place on Saturday 7th March, let’s have a fantastic Shark Presence. Ideal for all standards from beginners to the experienced. It is a 3k race, which you can do in any boat

The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

14 March 2026

Saturday 14th March 2026 The Sharks are pleased to announce an amazing project, working in partnership with Paddle UK’s Wild Water Racing Committee, The Sharks are launching the Lee Valley Legacy Project, on Saturday 14th March 2026, and this is just the beginning.

Marafun

28 March 2026

Monthly Mini-Marathons The next race takes place on Saturday 31st January 2026. The last Saturday of each month. Full details are here, with Risk Assessment here.

Events in March 2026

29 March 2026

Time to step up and start getting more active, as we head towards Spring

Harlesden Hurtle Sprint Challenge

15 April 2026

Our annual Sprint challenge in Harlesden. We have introduced a new challenge at our base in Harlesden, NW10, a monthly Sprint race on the canal with distances of 200m, 500m and 1,000m. Next race is Wednesday April 15th 2026.

Southall Super Sprints

16 April 2026

Our annual challenge in Southall We have set up a series of Sprint evenings in Southall, running in the Summer moths to give everyone the chance to see how they are progressing, to have some fun and enjoy racing. Great for spectators too.

Harlesden Sprints October ’25

29 April 2026

The Final of the 2025 Series Summer paddling at Harlesden draws in and we hosted our final Sprint races of the season, including a race with and for Harlesden Primary School youngsters attending the after school club.

Peak Paddle Challenge

31 August 2026

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 Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

30 September 2026

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.

Harlesden GS Series

05 October 2026

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.

It’s Bib Day

31 October 2026

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.

Slalom Starts

31 October 2026

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.

Want to teach canoeing?

31 October 2026

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.

Challenge 2026

31 December 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.

Athlete

Personal Details

Disciplines

Wild Water Racing

Slalom

UPCOMING EVENTS

Stone Mini-Slaloms 2026

22 February 2026

February Half Term 2026

22 February 2026

February Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

28 February 2026

Events in February 2026

28 February 2026

The Barrow 2025/2026 Series

07 March 2026

Barrow WWR March 2026

07 March 2026

The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

14 March 2026

Marafun

28 March 2026

Events in March 2026

29 March 2026

Harlesden Hurtle Sprint Challenge

15 April 2026

Southall Super Sprints

16 April 2026

Harlesden Sprints October ’25

29 April 2026

Peak Paddle Challenge

31 August 2026

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race 2025

30 September 2026

Harlesden GS Series

05 October 2026

It’s Bib Day

31 October 2026

Slalom Starts

31 October 2026

Want to teach canoeing?

31 October 2026

Challenge 2026

31 December 2026

Latest News

February Half Term 2026

Barrow WWR March 2026

The Lee Valley WWR Legacy Project

Eastern Region WWR Results ’26

January 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Jan ’26

February Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

It’s Bib Day