the only secondary crew in the Open Cup competitions in the 2008 National Cup. Teams The club now runs teams for both men and women and for beginners to international racers. Independence In 2007, the club's being a section of the RCC, the first canoe club to be founded in Britain, formally ended following a reorganisation of the RCC. Kingston Royals officially became a separate club. However, the Club continues to be based at the RCC site in Teddington and links between the two organisations remain strong. External links Kingston Royals Dragon boat racing Sports clubs in England Canoe clubs in the United Kingdom 1988 establishments in England Canoeing in England Sport in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames