Originally located in Eton, just to the east of the Eton & Windsor bridge, Eton Excelsior Rowing Club was a ramshackle, but vibrant boat shed on the river Thames. Nothing compared to today’s stunning boathouse in its own leafy grounds, it stood firm through fire, flood and two World Wars for more than 170 years.
As redevelopment along the Thames in Eton took hold, the Boathouse facilities for EERC were moved to Andrews Boat House at the base of the Olympic Rowing Lake at Dorney with direct access to the Bray – Boveney stretch. Shortly thereafter, the new and current location was secured, along with Sport England funds and a shiny new boathouse with heating and hot water was erected on the opposite side of the river, next to Windsor Marina. What would the Gentlemen of the 1830s make of the modern comforts afforded to male and female athletes of all ages in 2026?
The current EERC is built upon a strong foundation of its rich history, including its winning successes, its sad loss of life in both World Wars, its shared community values, which have given rise to two local school boat clubs and the ethos of sport for all.
