[1] The club was formed in 1882 and represents the City of Leicester in Regatta and Head Races around Great Britain and Worldwide.

[2] Based on the canal stretch in Belgrave and captained by Mr. WG Linnell, the club would represent the City in Regatta competitions.

[6] On 28 July 1906, a new wooden boat house at the bottom of Filbert Street, opposite the Bede Island Meadows baths was constructed at the cost of £250.

[7] During 1940 the club moved to its present site on the southern tip of Bede Island due to Leicester power station acquiring the land.

[9] On 23 November 1996, a new clubhouse was opened by Peter Haining, following a grant from the National Lottery.