Overview
Molesey Boat Club rows from Barge Walk at East Molesey, on a 4 km stretch of the Thames opposite Hampton Court. Founded in April 1866, it is a British Rowing Centre of Excellence with a high-performance programme that has produced Olympic, Paralympic and world champions. It also has masters, recreational and junior squads, and members range in age from 13 to 93. Adults can start with a sculling experience week and a crewed learn-to-row course, and juniors have their own learn-to-row programme. The clubhouse, with a riverside café, is available for hire. Molesey Regatta and the Molesey head races are run by a separate committee that the club supports.
- Founded
- 1866
- Federation
- British Rowing
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Racing
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History and achievements
- 1866The club is founded in April
- 1867The club committee founds Molesey Regatta, later run independently
- 1891First Henley win, the Thames Challenge Cup
- 1901The boathouse on today's site is built
- 1953The club buys the freehold of the boathouse
- 1960Rowing as Molesey, a combined crew wins the Grand Challenge Cup at Henley
- 2003A large extension is built with a Lottery grant
- 2016A new rowing centre opens at the rear of the clubhouse
Location
- Position
- 51°24.43′ N 0°21.08′ W
51.40717, -0.35126 - Address
- Barge Walk, off Graburn Way
Frequently asked
Does Molesey Boat Club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sculling Experience (5 days, summer), Adult Learn to Row crewed course (late summer / autumn) and Junior Learn to Row.
When was Molesey Boat Club founded?
In 1866.