Who are we?

The Skiff Club, founded in 1895, is the oldest skiff club in existence. We are based on the Middlesex bank of the River Thames, on the non-tidal waters between Teddington Lock and Kingston.

What is Skiffing?

Skiffing is sculling in a skiff! Sculling is done with two oars per person - rowing is where each person has only one. Skiffs are traditional, stable wooden boats with a fixed seat and tholes instead of rowlocks or riggers. These come as singles, for one person, or doubles, which hold two scullers and a cox. Skiffing is good exercise, which can be enjoyed after only a few sessions. For the more energetic or competitive skiffers, training and sprint sessions keep fitness for regattas.

What do we do?

Our main club night is Thursday evening and after outings on the water the clubhouse is open for food, drink and views over the river. We also meet on Sunday mornings, with seasonal courses of lessons for beginners on Saturdays and other evenings.  Members can take boats out at other times for informal groups, race training, ladies sessions etc. There's punting too at the Skiff Club – we have both 2 foot punts and Best & Best punts (narrow and fast), which we race at regattas in the summer. We're a sociable crowd and arrange a number of events during the year including a Club Supper, trips to the theatre and weekend jaunts.

Interested in trying?

If you'd like to try skiffing or punting then come along on Thursday evening at 7.00 pm or Sunday morning at 10.00 am.
Our address is:
The Skiff Club, The Clubhouse, Trowlock Way,
Teddington, Middlesex TW11 9QY
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You can phone or email us too
Tel: 07739 131031
Email: enquiries@theskiffclub.org.uk

Or: punting@theskiffclub.org.uk
 

Contact the Captain direct: Captain@theskiffclub.org.uk

Website enquiries to: webmaster@theskiffclub.org.uk