1900s
1st February 1900
By 1904, Cygnet had outgrown its existing premises at Aylings Boathouse, Putney, and a decision was made to move to Biffin's Boathouse at Hammersmith. R.B.Etherington-Smith, an outstanding oarsmen of his time, became president in 1902 and Cygnet began to compete at open regattas. Upriver rowing trips continued to grow in popularity and Cygnet rented a plot of land on Hamhaugh Island, Shepperton in 1909, the forerunner of 'The Camp'.
