- The Skiff Club
The Skiff Club is the oldest skiff and punting club in existence, having been founded in
1895 . It is based on theRiver Thames in England, on the Middlesex bank betweenTeddington Lock andKingston upon Thames .The club supports two traditional water sports -
skiffing and punting. Skiffs are traditional, stable wooden boats which are sculled with a pair of blades. The club uses skiffs for racing atregatta s run under the rules of theSkiff Racing Association , and for leisure outings such asThames meander s. Punting is also carried out competitively at the same regattas as skiffing under the rules of theThames Punting Club . The Skiff Club colours are chocolate and gold. The club organises a club regatta at the beginning of September, and also hosts the skiffing mixed doubles marathon in May.Over the years, club members have competed in rowing at international level. Members have also participated in long-distance rowing challenge events. The club provides support and coaching for all levels from beginner to advanced.
The Club is co-located at
Trowlock Island inTeddington withWalbrook Rowing Club ,Royal Canoe Club andKingston Royals Dragon Boat Racing Club .ee also
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Rowing on the River Thames External links
* [http://www.theskiffclub.org.uk/ The Skiff Club]
* [http://www.royalcanoeclub.com/ The Royal Canoe Club]
* [http://www.skiffing.org.uk The Skiff Racing Association]
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