The club was originally called the
Civil Service Ladies Rowing Association soon merging its boats from different departments as the
Civil Service Ladies Rowing Club. It was for members of almost all central government departments and agencies. Mentions appear of it in press as early as 1928. By 1975 half of a World Championship eight was picked from the club to represent Great Britain at
Holme Pierrepont National Watersports Centre – their boat becoming a large picture feature of a local newspaper. These were Ann Cork, Jackie Darling, Susan "Sue" Handscomb and Margaret "Maggie" Lambourn. The club is affiliated to
British Rowing and the combined club/boathouse is shared with
Cygnet Rowing Club. ==Notable members==