Squad News
Latest news from the TURC squads
Dedication that's what you need
Written by Claire Fox
Peel of approval A chance for Richard Peel a lengendary former junior co-ordinator and coach to reflect on his memories. Q What was your connection with TURC? A Junior Coordinator and Coach from 2012 until 2017 Q What is your…
Aiming High
Written by Claire Fox
Leading the way ahead Today we catch up with the very accomplished Amy McCarthy. As a high performance junior athlete, I got the opportunity to compete at JIRR, Henley Women’s regatta and GB junior trials. I am now a British…
Bolton out of the Red, White and Blue
Written by Claire Fox
Rowers on Ice? Kathryn Bolton takes the spotlight this week, a very bright alumni of TURC who recently headed off for the frozen lakes of Calgary.
In the beginning there was Barbara
Written by Claire Fox
Where are they now? As part of our continuing series of catching up with former Club members, this week we go back to the start and quiz a founder member, Barbara Millns.
Covid Update
Written by Claire Fox
Tentative, Measured, Re-starting Rowing within BR guidelines Message from our Chair, Alex Shiel I'm pleased to be able to let you know that the Committee have completed the preparation and planning to enable rowing to re-start at TURC. A document…
Dan is the man
Written by Claire Fox
Where are they now? The first person we catch up with in this new series of Tyne United Alumni is Dan Graham.
Covid-19 Closure
Written by Claire Fox
Current Covid-19 Status Message from our Chair Dear All As you might guess, a number of us have been reviewing the Club's position. We have also been discussing the situation with our friends at TARC to ensure that we co-ordinate…
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…
Wansbeck LDS / SBH
Written by Sophie Milburn
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 by Sophie Milburn
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…
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Tyne LDS / TURC SBH
Written by Sophie Milburn
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 by Sophie Milburn
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 by Sophie Milburn
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…
Explore League Round 2
Written by Sophie Milburn
The ladies Explore crew headed to Chester le Street to take part in the second round of the event this Summer. They had a good day, with some close races. Thank you to Cath for coxing.
