They worked for the train network and met in a pub by St. Mary's Bridge each week before deciding that they wanted to start rowing.

[2] Initially, they rented some land by the river from the rail company and made a small boathouse (which was called the shed).

[3] At some point after 1878, a boathouse was erected under the Great Northern Railway Bridge at a cost of £5 and the club had headquarters at the Dolphin Inn on Queen Street.

[citation needed] Throughout the years, many improvements have been made, the latest of which is the addition of an extension which is an erg room and many boats have been added to the fleet.

Our squads also cater for members who are perfectly happy to come down to the club on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to go and have a paddle with their friends.