WSPC was formed in the summer of 1931 by a group of keen river sports enthusiasts from Wraysbury, but suitable accommodation couldn't be found on the Wraysbury side of the river, so the first clubhouse was in Haines Boatyard in Old Windsor. In fact the club still uses equipment donated by its first benefactor, Eric Haines. In 1975, the club left Old Windsor and moved to the current picturesque site adjoining Runnymede Pleasure Grounds.

The objectives of the club were, and still are, to promote and encourage the traditional sports of racing in Thames skiffs and punts, although Dragon Boat racing has recently been added to the activities.

The Ormiston -
Run by the Skiff Racing Association, and named after Jack Ormiston, past president of the SRA, this trophy is awarded at the end of the season to the club which collectively has the greatest number of wins. Each win in a status event (excluding veteran and invitations) earns a single point.

Broughton Cup -
A WSPC joint trophy for the most successful skiffer and punter.

Morris Trophy -
Run by the Thames Punting Club, awarded to the club gaining the most points during the season.

Pardoe Cup -
A TPC trophy for the most successful TPC member punter.