[1] The club's inaugural meeting was at The Ship restaurant in London on 5 November 1926. Notable founder members included Claud Worth, Maurice Griffiths, and Higley Halliday.

[4] The close link with the RNSVR led to Little Ship Club members taking part in the World War II evacuation of Dunkirk in which the military commandeered hundreds of private "little" ships to bring troops from land to larger navy vessels that could not pull in close to shore.

[8] There are also two Honorary Life Vice-Presidents: Dr Jean Plancke, Commander of the Legion of Honour, and Norman Hummerstone MBE.

[11] In early 2017, it was announced that, following the retiral of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, Mike Golding would take on the role of Club President.

Both cruising centres have participated in the Calais Rally each year on the weekend of the Spring Bank Holiday since 1929,[14] except when not possible during wartime.

The rally is attended by HMS Puncher in recognition of the club's relationship with the University Royal Naval Unit in London.