Tyne United Rowing Club

Learn to Row

We offer a range of adult and junior learn to row courses each year, these include adult day and evening courses. Taster sessions are also available free of charge.

2020 Sculling Camps

We will be hosting two Masters Sculling camps in 2020. The course emphasis will be on improving single sculling skills, confidence and racing technique.

2020 New Year's Head

The Tyne United New Year's Head racing 4.5km upstream from Scotswood to N.ewburn on Saturday 25th Janaury 2020. A great start to the 2020 head racing season.

UNITED WE ROW

Tyne United Rowing Club is one of the leading clubs in the North East. We row on one of the best tidal rivers in the country. From our base on the Gateshead side of the river Tyne we offer great camaraderie, professional coaching, fantastic facilities plus an opportunity to take your rowing to the next level. Alternatively you can gently paddle, taking in the wildlife and a great view.

If you would like to join us our Learn to Row courses cater for juniors and adults and we actively welcome new members who have relocated to North East or those who have simply decided to rekindle their love of rowing.

Adult Learn to Row 2020

Row, row, row our boats! Learn to row on the Tyne.

Come and check us out!

Don't miss out, sign up today.

We can guarantee that;

You will find it stupidly rewarding when you get it right
You will start to bore your family and friends about how great it is
You will not be able look a stretch of water and not want to row on it
Your body shape will change
Fitness and flexibility will improve
You realise that no one at your local gym knows how to use an ergo (rowing machine) properly
You will begin to think that wearing Lycra is completely normal

We run twol courses per year so why not sign up and join a bunch of very committed and enthusiastic people who love tea, coffee and cake and embrace whatever the weather throws at them.

How much does it cost?

The cost is £120.00 per person to include all coaching costs there are daytime and evening courses available. You will need to be able to swim though - health and safety and all that.

Evening Adult Learn to Row

24 March 2019, Tuesday evenings 6.00pm - 8.00pm, runs eight consecutive weeks. We recommend being able to attend at least six sessions. Please express interest via our online form stating which evening you prefer.
26 March 2019, Thursday evenings 6.00pm - 8.00pm, runs eight consecutive weeks. We recommend being able to attend at least six sessions. Please express interest via our online form stating which evening you prefer.

Once you have completed the Learn to Row course there will be an opportunity to hone your skills within one of our Development programmes. Upon satisfactory completion of this course you will be invited to join the Club. If you choose to take our Enhanced Development programme you will be, upon completion be integrated into one of our Squads.

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Tyne United New Years Head 2020

Tyne United New Year's Head 2020

Start times Published

The Tyne United / Durham University Boat Club New Year's head will take place on Saturday 25th January 2020 Racing 4.5km upstream on the River Tyne from Scotswood to Newburn. A great start to the 2020 head racing season.

TURC Small Boats Head 2019

Tyne United Rowing Club Small Boats Head

Saturday 19th October 2019

Scotswood to Newburn (4500m)

Durham SBH

Written by Sophie Milburn

The women's masters C double of Rachel and Sophie headed to DARC to take part in the SBH. The stories of Elvet Bridge crashes are part of local rowing folklore and this year proved no exception.

The day was mild but windy, which caused problems for many crews, as they tried to line up for the bridge. Luckily for our ladies they were in division 4, so the wind was starting to die down a little. They started well overtaking the crew ahead before Elvet. Upon lining up to take the bridge they were asked to take a look, as the crew ahead were sideways across the arch. After a momentary stop and a couple of light strokes, they were able to go through the bridge where they quickly overtook the next crew ahead of them and raced for the finish. Not the quickest crew in their category, but a great row and Elvet Bridge was conquered, this time!

Latest TURC news

Durham SBH

Written on Wednesday, 12 February 2020 21:10

The women's masters C double of Rachel and Sophie headed to DARC to take part in the SBH. The stories of Elvet Bridge crashes are part of local rowing folklore and this year proved no exception. The day was mild…

Wansbeck LDS / SBH

Written on Sunday, 03 November 2019 14:05

The LDS saw entries from Duncan and Allen in their singles. After some tricky marshalling both made it safely down the course and were happy with their rows. The SBH saw Rachel and Sophie race the masters women’s double sculls…

Berwick LDS

Written on Sunday, 03 November 2019 13:58

A cold sunny day, greeted the turc crews at Berwick. After some discussion about the best line and how the bridge looked pretty solid they headed on to the water, for the paddle up to the start. Some really good…

Tyne LDS / TURC SBH

Written on Sunday, 03 November 2019 13:51

Good conditions greeted the rowers in the morning division, where there was some good racing by the men's crews. The afternoon saw the women's squad take to the water to race, in wet weather. An excellent row in the senior…

Explore Round 3

Written on Sunday, 05 May 2019 18:08

The third round of the Explore League was held at Berwick today. Our ladies crew put up a great fighting performanc, showing a determination and passion as they won two and lost two races. The senior ladies gave the young ladies…

Strathclyde Park Regatta

Written on Sunday, 05 May 2019 14:04

A big turn out of women saw us enter multiple events over the two day regatta. Races for masters were over 1000m and senior races 2000m. For some it was their first experience of a regatta and all the details…