March Re-launch Day Race Liah Boyle and Ivijah Campbell-Bryan took advantage of a pre-launch day opportunity to do a timed 2k race at Harlesden on Easter Saturday.
The final in the Serries Just two paddlers for the final race of our Winter Marathon Serries, Malcolm Blowers from Meridian Canoe Club completed the 6.5 mile course in a time of 1 Hour, 16 minutes and 24.25 seconds.
Saturday 30th March 2024 at 10am We are going to host a free to enter canoe/kayak/SUP race on Saturday 30th March at 10am as part of the Harlesden Canalside relaunch. Distance 3.5k, with shorter distances for younger or less experienced paddlers.
Sunday March 24th – 10:30 The final race in our Winter Mini-Marathon serries takes place at Harefield on Sunday 24th March, meeting at our base at Troy Lake at 10:30am and race start at 11am.
Results of February’s Race After what was some of the heaviest rain we have had, canal levels (including the flow of the weir) were very high, but the sun came out for the race, just a shame so few paddlers.
Sunday 18th February Three distances, 1,5miles, 3.5 miles, and 6.5 miles, for more information call/text 07951 770241 or email canoeing@thesharks.org.uk. For full details click here.
Sunday 21st January 21st Due to ice on the canal and stoppage works in the other direction, we have cancelled this event.
Third Sunday of the month The Cedric Avery Winter Marathons are back at Harefield o March (24th).
Paddlers Best Times Best time for each paddler recorded in each distance or course.
Monthly Mini-Marathons The Sharks have reintroduced their monthly Marafun events, Mini-Marathons for fun, fitness and training. Two seasons, Summer and Winter, Seasonal medals and seasonal Club Championship.
Mini-Marathons are back at Harefield December 2023, saw the return of mini-marathons to Harefield with the revamp of the Cedric Avery Winter Marafun serries.
Family Recreation Sessions 2024 Due to concerns about water quality, we are waiting for laboratory test to check it is safe to use the lake. We hope to have the all clear ready for May. Please. For more information call 07951 770241 or email: osterley@thesharks.org.uk. Book Here.
Tuesdays from 5pm Our Tuesday evening sessions are back, with beginners at 5pm and race boats at 6pm. Sessions are still only costing £6 per session. For more information call/text us on 07951 770241 or email: marathon@thesharks.org.uk.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5pm We will be resuming our regular Summer sessions at Harlesden Canalside on Monday 15th April from 5pm. We have sessions for beginners and more experienced paddlers, contact us on 07951 770241; email: sprint@thesharks.org.uk.
Help us to Achieve and Achieve Yourself We are setting 24 targets for The Sharks this year, 24 things we want to achieve, all of these are dependent on how we help you to achieve. In order for anything to happen, the first thing we need to do is get people paddling.