As well as taking part in regular skiff and punt racing competitions, crews from the club have established several rowing world records.

The club operated initially from a site in Ferry Road Thames Ditton and leased single and double skiffs and a number of punts from Turks Boatyard.

[2] Several international and Olympic rowers have competed for the club including James Cracknell, Mike Hart, Sarah Winckless and Sally Andreae.

[3] The club provides support and coaching for all levels from beginner to advanced and has an active Junior section using rowing dinghies, skiffs and punts.

Each Saturday outside the regatta season, the club organizes a handicapped Bridge-to-Bridge (Hampton Court – Kingston Bridge) skiff race.