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Molesey Boat Club

1866 establishments in EnglandInternational Sports Promotion SocietyRemenham Club Founding ClubsRowing clubs of the River ThamesSports clubs established in 1866
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Molesey Boat Club
Molesey Boat Club

Molesey Boat Club is a rowing club between Molesey Lock and Sunbury Lock on the River Thames in England. The club was founded in 1866 where its boathouse stands with hardstanding next to the Thames Path. Molesey has been the organising or support club for Molesey Regatta since its inception in 1867.

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Molesey Boat Club
The Riverside, Elmbridge

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Molesey Boat Club

The Riverside
KT8 9BF Elmbridge
England, United Kingdom
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