Skiffing

Skiffing
Skiff Skiff, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Skiffed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Skiffing}.] To navigate in a skiff. [R.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Thames Valley Skiff Club — Infobox Rowing Club ClubName = Thames Valley Skiff Club Clubhouse BladeColour Emblem = Tvscwide.gif Location = Walton on Thames Coordinates = Founded = 1923 Motto = Membership = 132 HomeWater = Sunbury Lock Website = www.tvsc.co.uk/ Affiliations …   Wikipedia

  • Egham Regatta — is a rowing regatta on the River Thames in England which takes place at the end of June on the reach above Bell Weir Lock near Egham, Surrey. The regatta is run from Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club and the Runnymede Pleasure Grounds on the… …   Wikipedia

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