Weybridge Rowing Club

The club organises head races, notably the Weybridge Silver Sculls which has had Olympian winners and co-organises a May/June regatta.

It consists of a wide range of members: juniors, novices, seniors, masters (veterans) – these include many past and present champions.

It fronts the minor, upper weir stream associated with Shepperton Lock on a long, thin island separated by footbridge and narrow canal from the rest of Whittet's Ait, Weybridge.

In 1919 the club joined National Amateur Rowing Association (NARA) which was set up as a rival to the ARA.

Weybridge was one of the few clubs on the Thames to remain open during the Second World War when the regatta was suspended.

Successful juniors of the 1960s to 1980s included J Crozier, C Roberts, C Fuller, Peter Levy, Mike Webb, Ian Shore, Jeff Hunt, Paul Wensley, Duncan Nicholl and Jonathan Hulls, for Great Britain in international competitions.

Today about one third of the active members are juniors — more if local school groups in Wey to Row and other events are counted.

Seniors (nationally defined as 18 plus with no upper limit) and Masters (aged 28 plus, at minimum) are the heart of the club, racing through all seasons of the year.

Proficiency and coaching from a young age are taught which assists with beginner courses regularly.