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.
The Races usually take place on the third Thursday of the Month from April to October, with prize giving at the final race for the fastest person in each category. Next Series starts on Thursday 16th April 2026, from 4pm.
Download Times for 200m in Excel (2025 times available as pdf here)
Times for 500m in Excel, and 2025 times as a pdf
Times for 1,000m in Excel and pdf of 2025 times
The inaugural 2025 series was free to enter, thanks to support from Paddle UK. Would you or your organisation be interested is supporting this event? We had 75 paddlers from 9 schools taking part in the inaugural series, we are looking for partners to help us fund the work we do in Southall and across London, if you our your organisation would like to help us, maybe sponsor the event, trophies etc., please contact us by email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk or call/text on 07951 770241.
The course is on the canal adjacent to Havelock Road, Southall, UB2 4GG, and is open to anybody in any paddle powered boat (Canoes, Kayaks, and Sups). For more information call/text 07951 770241, or email: canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.
Champion Schools
We have allocated 3 points for the fastest paddler, 2 for second and 1 for third and additional point is added for entering a paddler. We will be awarding an annual prize for the best Primary School
Primary Schools
| Pos | School | Points |
| 1st | Three Bridges Primary School | 44 points |
| 2nd | Dollis Primary School | 10 Points |
| 3rd | St. Mary’s Primary School | 8 Points |
| 4th | Wolf Fields Primary School | 5 Points |
| =5th | Holy Family Primary School | 1 Points |
| =5th | Norwood Green Primary School | 1 Points |
Great that we had 6 different schools taking part (plus Home Schooled Children), with two schools only starting with us in September, we think next year’s challenge will be a lot closer. For more information or to get your school involved, please get in touch: call or text 07951 770241 or email canoeing@thesharks.org.uk.
High Schools
We had youngsters from 4 High Schools paddling in the series, points have been awarded on the same basis. We will look at having a High School Trophy next year, if you are interested in getting involved or getting your school involved, please contact us as above.
| Pos | School | Points |
| =1st | Acton Ark School | 10 points |
| =1st | St. Benedict’s School | 10 points |
| 3rd | London Jewish Free School | 7 Points |
| 4th | Featherstone High School | 3 points |
Published 22nd October 2025