The Rob Roy Boat Club is, and has been, the home of many athletes who have represented Great Britain. Some of the recent ones are listed here, along with the results they have achieved at the World Championships (highlighted results indicate those achieved whilst rowing for the club).
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Charles Cousins
Charles is part of the World Class Start programme at the Rob Roy Boat Club. He started rowing in September 2004, and under the guidance of Adrian Cassidy has already represented Great Britain twice, despite still being only 18 years of age.
| 2007 | Under-23 World Championships | 5th | Double |
| 2006 | Junior World Championships | Bronze | Pair |
Hester Goodsell
Hester took up rowing at Latymer Upper School, under the watchful eye of Don McLachlan. Don moved to Cambridge but continued to coach Hester through her time at the University of York. After completing her degree, Hester studied the teaching of music at Hughes Hall, Cambridge where she joined the Rob Roy Boat Club and was coached full time by Don. She is now training in Reading as part of Robin Williams' elite lightweight squad.
| 2007 | World Rowing Championships | 8th | Lightweight Double |
| 2006 | World Rowing Championships | Bronze | Lightweight Quad |
| 2005 | World Rowing Championships | Bronze | Lightweight Quad |
| 2005 | Under-23 Rowing Championships | Gold | Lightweight Single |
Laura Ralston
Laura started rowing at the age of 17 in her home town of Reading. After completing her degree at the University of London, she moved to Cambridge where she joined the Rob Roy Boat Club and was coached by Don McLachlan. She is now studying at the London School of Economics, and rowing at London Rowing Club.
| 2006 | World Rowing Championships | Bronze | Lightweight Quad |
| 2004 | Under-23 World Championships | 6th | Lightweight Double |