Race Reports

5th September 2024

A Shiver at Cardington

Cardington Slalom Results late ’24 A Shiver of 15 Sharks attended Cardington Slalom at the weekend, making it our largest team at any one event. Well done to everyone who took part, it was a great weekend, introducing many newcomers to the discipline. Setting a new target for future events!

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29th August 2024

Tonbridge Marathon Results

Going from strength to Strength Our Marathon team is growing and our results are looking good, time come and join us, paddle at new locations and have a fun day out kayaking.

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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

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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27th July 2024

Southampton Marathon Results ’24

Ivijah takes Gold in Style Ivijah Campbell-Bryan, won the Geoff Sanders Division B race at the Southampton Marathon, in such style, that he actually was faster than all of those in the division above!

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12th July 2024

Shepperton Results – July ’24

Liah is back! Liah Boyle completed her first slalom events of the year at Shepperton, and won on both days; with Ivijah Campbell_Bryan coming second on Saturday and winning on Sunday. Well done!

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30th June 2024

Falcon- Oxford Marathon ’24

Ivijah debuts in Marathon After Saturday’s activities at Cardington Slalom; Ivijah Campbell-Bryan was in action again, this time in his first ever ranking Marathon at the Falcon Club in Oxford.

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29th June 2024

Cardington June ’24 Results

Jasmin off to a flying start What better way to spend a sunny day than canoeing? It was a really fun day with 7 Shark paddlers racing and a few family members to support, next up is Shepperton, why not come and have a great day/weekend 6th & 7rh July.

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24th June 2024

London – Brighton 2024

Cycling for Charity Congratulations to Grant Underwood and to Paddle UK‘s Craig Duff on completing the London to Brighton charity bike ride at the weekend, raising money for the British Heart Foundation.

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15th June 2024

Llandysul – June ’23 Report

All about Canoeing Rick Moore at Llandysul June ’24 Our Slalom Coach Rick Moore, was in action at Llandysul las weekend, paddling Canoe Class, both singles and doubles.

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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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3rd June 2024

The Great Harlesden Canoe Race

Inter company Charity Canoe Race The Sharks launched their new inter company (or any other organisation wanting to get involved) charity canoe race on Friday 31st May. A test event was run between McVitie’s Biscuits, Garden Studios, and OPDC.

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2nd June 2024

Langham Farm – May ’24

Slalom and Wild Water Race This year’s May Langham Farm event took the format of an old fashioned Slalom, with plenty of practice time on the Saturday, followed by team events. There was also a Wild Water Race in the evening.

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6th May 2024

Clyde Canal Marathon May ’24

Race Results Forth and Clyde Grant Underwood was back in domestic action after his 24k race in Amsterdam. This time it was 11k in Division four of the Hasler Marathon, on the Forth and Clyde Canal

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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

Amsterdam Marathon 2024

The Sharks were there What an electrifying atmosphere at the Amsterdam Waterland Marathon this past weekend! The 24 km race was a true test of endurance and determination, with athletes pushing themselves to the limit against challenging conditions and fierce competition.

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11th April 2024

European Cup and British Open

Wild Water Racing Results The Sharks’ Grant Underwood was racing in the European Cup and British Open race at Nottingham’s National Water Sports Centre’s White Water Course at the weekend.

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4th April 2024

‘Tully WWR March ’24

Sharks on the Tay Grant Underwood was racing Wild Water at Grandtully in March, both Sprint and Classic.

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31st March 2024

Harlesden 2k Race

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.

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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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31st March 2024

Linlithgow March ’24

Marathon Time Trial Grant Underwood was racing at the Linlithgow marathon time trails at the weekend and has improved his times throughout the serries. The trails take place each moth during the Winter on the canal just outside Edinburgh.

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12th March 2024

Daleks – Race Report March ’24

Wild Water Race from Nottingham Another rainy day in Nottingham, but some great fun to be had on the water at the Daleks section of the White Water Course at Holm Pierpont. Just one Shark paddler enjoying the fun.

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7th March 2024

Barrow March ’24 Report

Wild Water Racing Report Very high water levels at the Barrow, made for very fast times, shame only one Shark paddler was there to enjoy the race.

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18th February 2024

Mini Marathon Feb ’24

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.

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17th February 2024

24 Challenges for ’24

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.

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7th February 2024

Southampton WWR Feb ’24

Results Just two Shark paddlers made the trip to a surprisingly warm Southampton Wild Water race last weekend.

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27th January 2024

Barrow Results January ’24

First race of the year Just one Shark paddler at the January Barrow race, which was a touch on the cold side. With teh canal frozen, paddlers had to carry the boats to the start.

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17th December 2023

WWR 2023 Final Positions

Rankings for 2023 Shark Paddlers The last race of 2023, as happened and therefore we know teh final rankings of our paddlers. Well done to everyone who took part, some very impressive results, for paddlers who have not been racing for long, lets make 2024 even better.

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17th December 2023

Barrow Results December ’23

Wild Water Racing on the Soar Just two paddlers this time out, which is a shame as the River was at a very good level for racing, but the time of year does make things difficult, hopefully we will have a few more on January 20th.

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17th December 2023

Harefield Marafun Times

Paddlers Best Times Best time for each paddler recorded in each distance or course.

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17th December 2023

Marafun Results Dec ’23

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.

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13th November 2023

November ’23 Barrow Results

Race Results from Barrow-on-Soar Two new paddlers at the Barrow and the return of some older faces returning to Wild Water Racing.

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9th November 2023

Latvia Loves Us

Canoe Slalom Ozolnieki Videos Have posted some great action on their Instagram and Facebook pages including some Shark paddlers at the Vintage Slalom, take a look and enjoy.

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5th November 2023

2023 Final Slalom Rankings

How many paddlers did we have? October’s Stone Slalom brings to the end another Slalom Season and time to look at the final rankings of Shark Paddlers.

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31st October 2023

Welcome Ivijah

Our latest Slalomist Eleven-year-old Ivijah Campbell-Bryan has become our latest paddler to enter a ranking slalom, racing in Division 4 Men’s K1, where he came 5th over all.

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19th October 2023

Barrow Results – Oct ’23

Wild Water Racing is back After a Summer hiatus, we were back racing at the Barrow on Saturday, picking up exactly where we left off. High water levels meaning a different course and the paddlers racing were Liah Boyle and Neal Underwood.

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7th October 2023

Nene October ’23

Slalom Results Just a small crew paddling at this years Nene Slalom and only on Sunday.

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30th September 2023

Vintage Slalom 2023

What a great event! On Saturday 23rd September The Sharks hosted a Vintage (1985 rules) Slalom at the Lee Valley, along side the World Championships and it was a great day, old boats and some slightly older people having fun.

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14th September 2023

Help Make The Sharks Even Better

We need some voluntary help The Sharks has grown, and continues to grow, we need a few volunteers to help co-ordinate some of our activities and other tasks. If we can grow these ideas, we may even be able to pay. Interested email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text 07951 770241.

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6th September 2023

Cardington – September ’23

Slalom Results A bright sunny day at what was the largest participation slalom of the year (or for many years) due to the Interclubs Championships being run as part of the event, congratulations to Stafford and Stone for winning. It would be rally good if The Sharks took part in the 2024 Interclubs Slalom.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Autumn Langham Farm Slalom

22 September 2024

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.

Elmbridge Marathon ’24

29 September 2024

Sunday 29th September 2024 This is the first Marathon Race of the 2025 season, it is very local, and it would be great if we could get the largest Shark team we have ever had at a ranking Marathon. So sign up for some fun …

Osterley 2024

29 September 2024

Family Recreation Sessions 2024 are now open We are able to resume our popular family sessions at Osterley Park from Sunday 23rd June. For more information call 07951 770241 or email: osterley@thesharks.org.uk. Book Here.

Nene Slalom – Divisions 2 and 3

29 September 2024

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th September 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.

Harefield Summer 2023

27 October 2024

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.

Southall Sessions are Back

29 October 2024

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.

Harlesden Summer Sessions ’24

30 October 2024

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.

24 Challenges for ’24

31 December 2024

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.

Latest News

Elmbridge Marathon ’24

Nene Slalom – Divisions 2 and 3

August 2024

A Shiver at Cardington

Autumn Langham Farm Slalom

Shark Attack

Tonbridge Marathon Results

Thamesmead Festival 2024