In 1879, he won the Diamond Challenge Sculls at Henley for the first time, beating Frank Lumley Playford.
In 1881, he won the Wingfield Sculls and the London Cup at the Metropolitan Regatta to achieve the "Triple Crown".
In 1883, he was rowing for the Twickenham Rowing Club and won the Diamond Challenge Sculls for the fifth time, the Wingfield Sculls for the second time, and the London Cup at the Metropolitan Regatta again for his second triple crown.
Derby Town Rowing Club founded in 1879, claimed no wins until 1904.
He entered Henley Royal Regatta as "Derby" i.e. from the Town.