Harefield News

1st February 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Jan ’26

Mini Marathon January 31st 2026 Good to welcome two paddlers from another Club to our event, although the numbers attending are disappointing, this event is a fun race, which helps build experience, is an excellent challenge at whatever level you are at, helping make you competition fit.

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18th January 2026

It’s Bib Day

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.

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15th January 2026

Events in February 2026

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

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14th January 2026

Slalom Starts

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.

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7th January 2026

January Mini-Marathon

Saturday 31st January The first Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon of 2026, takes place on Saturday 31st January at Troy Lake, Harefield. Control open from 10am, racing starts at 11am.

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30th November 2025

Want to teach canoeing?

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.

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29th November 2025

December ’25 Mini Marathon

Saturday 27th December Need to get out for a while and escape the celebrations for some peace and quiet of the canal? The we have the ideal event for you: The Christmas Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon, starting at 11am.

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29th November 2025

Cedric Avery – Nov 2025

Results from Mini-Marathon The weather was not so kind on Saturday 29th November as rain and cold winds reduced the number of participants, but we did welcome Hemel Hempstead Canoe Club back to the series

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18th November 2025

Harefield WWR – Nov ’25

Results for our WWR Storm Claudia threatened and after a Friday or heavy rain, we were expecting a furious weir at Harefield, but the rain kept off for the event and for a mid November day it was very mild. Water was not as powerful as we hoped, but the fun was.

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9th November 2025

November Mini-Marathon

Saturday 29th November The next race takes place on Saturday 29th November. They last Saturday of each month, control opens at 10am and the race starts at 11am. Full details are here, with Risk Assessment here.

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27th October 2025

Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon

October 2025 Results The first of the Winter Mini-Marathons took place at Harefield on Saturday 25th October 2025, with a few paddlers doing the entry level race, 2.4k race.

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23rd October 2025

Fury at the Weir -15.11.25

Harefield Wild Water Race 2025 This Year’s Harefield Wild Water Race takes place on Saturday 15th November 2025, and you can enter here.

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23rd October 2025

MaraFun is Back

Saturday 25th October The Sharks 2025 Cedric Avery Mini-Marathons Start on Saturday October 25th and are the last Saturday of each month. Full details are here, with Risk Assessment here.

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15th September 2025

August 2025

Wow, What a month! A scorcher, that was for sure and Britain basked in another heatwave, which as nice and it might be, does affect canoeing as it impacts on water levels.

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29th July 2025

Get into Slalom

Join our sessions at Harefield Want to try something new? or maybe returning to canoeing, then come and join us on Sunday mornings at Harefield, the home of our slalom team. Contact us: call/text on 07951 770241 or email: slalom@thesharks.org.uk.

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17th March 2025

Cedric Avery Final March 2025

Results of the Cedric Avery Series The March event of the Harefield Mini-Marathon series was the culmination of the Winter series and the results are …

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3rd March 2025

Cedric Avery Feb ’25 Results

Harefield Mini Marathon Results Although a small turn out , a great race with everyone doing the 6 miles (9.5k), we need a few more paddlers to get involved and get active. Next race is on Sunday March 16th.

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15th February 2025

Want to work for The Sharks?

We are recruiting Teachers and Coaches We currently pay £18 an hour (to be reviewed in April) for newly appointed Paddle-Sports Coaches, this rises with loyalty. We have an exciting programme of activities in a number of locations, Interested? …

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3rd January 2025

2025 January Mini Marathon

Sunday 19th The first Cedric Avery Mini-Marathon Race takes place on Sunday January 19th at Harefield.

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27th December 2024

Cedric Avery Results – Dec ’24

Last Race of the year The final Shark race of the year took place on Sunday 15th December, it was the mini-marathon race at Harefield. The results were …

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3rd December 2024

Sunday 15th December

Mini-Marathon at Harefield The Sharks are thrilled to invite paddlers and clubs from across the region to the next Cedric Avery Mini Marathon takes place on Sunday 15th December and promises both experienced and enthusiastic beginners a challenge.

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2nd December 2024

Harefield WWR Results – Nov ’24

River Racing Back at Harefield November 30th marked the return of Wild Water Racing to Harefield when The Sharks hosted the first Regional Ranking WWR at Harefield for a while and although we need to grow the event, it was a great day of fun and racing for those who did turn up!

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18th November 2024

Cedric Avery – Nov ’24 Results

Mini-Marathon Results – Harefield Only a small number of paddlers but a start as we revive this once popular Winter Min-Marathon series, We did however have three new paddlers racing marathon – getting ready for our 2025 Hasler challenge.

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4th November 2024

The Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathon!

The Sharks are thrilled to invite paddlers and clubs from across the region to this season’s Cedric Avery Winter Series Mini-Marathons! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Coppermill Lock, this series promises both experienced and enthusiastic beginners a blend of unique seasonal endurance, thrilling competition, and scenic adventure – open to all paddling crafts!

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1st November 2024

Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race

Join us for the Fury at the Weir: Harefield Wild Water Race! This thrilling 500-meter regional sprint is perfect for all skill levels — from complete beginners to paddling enthusiasts looking for a winter challenge. With multiple boat types available and no extra charge for additional classes, it's an ideal event for clubs and paddlers alike. Dive into the excitement on November 30th, starting at Coppermill Lock in Harefield, and see how fast you can go as you race towards the white footbridge finish!

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26th September 2024

Shepperton Divisions 2 2024

The October Slalom 5th & 6th. Please note due to high river levels this is now only a Division 2 event. Shepperton Divisions 2 and 3 slalom takes place on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, time to get your entries in.

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11th September 2024

Nene Slalom – Divisions 2 and 3

This event has been cancelled due to technical problems with pumps. This event takes place on the artificial course in Northampton, just over an hour’s drive from North West London. It is a great day out, with changing facilities and showers.

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4th September 2024

Autumn Langham Farm Slalom

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd September Who wants a weekend of fun and paddling at Langham Farm, near Frome in Somerset? A weekend slalom, with practice and coaching, Team events and a Wild Water Race on Saturday, with a slalom on Sunday.

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29th August 2024

Shark Attack

13 Sharks at Cardington The biggest ever sighting of Sharks at a canoeing event is expected on Saturday as 15 Shark paddlers are expected to race at Cardington.

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7th August 2024

We Stand with our Communities

A Shark Statement The Sharks stand with our communities, the abhorrent behaviour of the far right has no place in civilised society.

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27th July 2024

Cardington Slalom – late ’24

Saturday August 31st & Sunday 1st September. Suitable for all of our slalom paddlers, so why not enter and let us have a fun weekend at Cardington. Cardington is about 50 miles from London.

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27th July 2024

Iron Bridge Slalom ’24 Results

Rick in Action – another podium finish Our Slalom Coach, Rick Moore, was in action at Ironbridge Slalom on Sunday and took second place in the Men’s K1 Veterans event.

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9th June 2024

Shepperton Slalom July ’24

Divisions 3 and 4 – July 6th and 7th A fantastic opportunity for all our Division three and Four paddlers to take part in a local event at Shepperton on the River Thames on Saturday 6th July and Sunday 7th July, you can enter either day or both.

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9th June 2024

Cardington June ’24 Slalom

Time to get back into competitive slalom The 2024 slalom season is well underway and the event at Cardington gives the opportunity for all of our paddlers, both ranked and yet to be ranked to race at the same location, making for a great Club event for Divisions 2, 3, and 4.

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9th June 2024

Rick on the Tryweryn

Chapel Falls Slalom Results Our Slalom Coach Rick Moore has been leading by example, racing in the veterans events at the Chapel Falls slalom event on the River Tryweryn, near Bala, North Wales.

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4th May 2024

Harefield Summer 2023

Wednesday 5:30 and Sunday 10:30 Our Summer timetable is now operating at Harefield, Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm and Sunday mornings at 10:30am. Please let us know if you are attending so we can ensure you get teh best form your session.

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3rd May 2024

Rick at Pinkston

Our first Slalom of the Year Rick Moore was our first slalom racer of 2024, as he undertook the long trip to Pinkston, Glasgow to race in the Veteran’s Championships and the ranking race.

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3rd May 2024

Sharks Raising Issues

Rick Moore speaks to the BBC Raw sewerage being pumped into our rivers by water companies is a major issue to us all, but canoeist, along with other water sports, are particularly affected by the problem. A problem that is unique to Southern Britain!

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31st March 2024

Marafun March ’24

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.

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7th March 2024

March ’24 Mini-Marathon

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.

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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 Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

28 February 2026

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 February The Legendary Barrow Wild Water Race series next race on Saturday February 7th with the series final on Saturday 7th March 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Latest News

January 2026

Cedric Avery Results – Jan ’26

February Cedric Avery Mini Marathon

It’s Bib Day

Events in March 2026

Events in February 2026

Wey Hare and Hounds – Cancelled

Events January 2026