This must have caused difficulties since boats were moored at a variety of points along the river. Access to Clayhithe was however easy by the HalingWay (towpath) or by train to Waterbeach. There were also powered launches in the club which could tow sailing boats and ferry members to Clayhithe, which at the time was still a minor port with barges ferrying goods to Cambridge.

The Club members quickly got on good terms with Mr. and Mrs French the proprietors of the Bridge Hotel at Clayhithe. Mr French allowed Club members to use his attic to store some of their gear, and the Bridge became the River Quarters of the club.

It is interesting to note that racing was always held on Thursdays since most of the members sailing were Cambridge businessmen and shopkeepers who were available on Thursday early closing. With a few exceptions all major racing was still held on Thursdays until 1946. Racing fees were payable and extra prize money was put in by the Flag Officers and more by the Club. The prizes became significant cash sums, so the racing must have been at least as keen as today. In 1902 entry for each race was one shilling, and there were race prizes of 10/-, 6/- and 2/-. It must be borne in mind that at the time the annual subscription was 2/6d. At the Summer Camp of 1902 race prizes of 20/- were payable. A protest fee of 2/6d could well have limited protests. (See Appendix 1 for price comparisons.)

The First Camp and Regatta