A crew just off L2R on 4 Aug 2024 about to race in the Sunday League - club in background
L2R courses are now running in Aug/Sep 2025 but are full
Our two courses are running from 27 July to 31 August (Wednesday evenings) and from 30 July to 3 September (Sunday mornings). Both are now full. Sign up below for 2026.
Course outline
In week 1 of each course attendees had an introduction to the club, the equipment and to rowing generally. They then got coaching on basic technique and fitness on the rowing machines (ergos as we call them).
Week 2 was on land again, but in the rowing 'tank' across the river at Tyne United RC which allows more realistic blade (oar) work in a controlled setting. In weeks 3-6 we are now on the water, with good weather for the first two outings for each course. We are sculling, i.e rowing with two oars each, in stable quads to begin with.
See the course information sheet here for more information.
Advice on clothing
Make sure you bring sports clothing (indoor and outdoor, not too baggy - thin layers are best), trainers and (a must) wellies, sandals, or wet shoes. Don't bring anything too precious - things can get a bit dirty or wet quite easily. Hoodies or jackets with open pockets are not allowed when rowing or on the rowing machines, as thumbs can get caught (painfully). A full change of clothing including a towel is srongly advised.
Location
Our location is shown on the web page www.tynerowingclub.org/pages/contact_or_find_us_10598.cfm. Postcode is NE15 8NL. The What3Words code for our front gate is refers.span.door. We are the club north of the river, just past Branzinos Restaurant/Boathouse PH. There is free car parking at the club car park (sharp right after the pub) or on the grassed area past the club on the riverside (take the access road through the gate).
Links
* Course information sheet as pdf
* L2R club membership form as Word
* L2R club membership form as pdf
L2R courses are now running in Aug/Sep 2025 but are full
Our two courses are running from 27 July to 31 August (Wednesday evenings) and from 30 July to 3 September (Sunday mornings). Both are now full. Sign up below for 2026.
Course outline
In week 1 of each course attendees had an introduction to the club, the equipment and to rowing generally. They then got coaching on basic technique and fitness on the rowing machines (ergos as we call them).
Week 2 was on land again, but in the rowing 'tank' across the river at Tyne United RC which allows more realistic blade (oar) work in a controlled setting. In weeks 3-6 we are now on the water, with good weather for the first two outings for each course. We are sculling, i.e rowing with two oars each, in stable quads to begin with.
See the course information sheet here for more information.
Advice on clothing
Make sure you bring sports clothing (indoor and outdoor, not too baggy - thin layers are best), trainers and (a must) wellies, sandals, or wet shoes. Don't bring anything too precious - things can get a bit dirty or wet quite easily. Hoodies or jackets with open pockets are not allowed when rowing or on the rowing machines, as thumbs can get caught (painfully). A full change of clothing including a towel is srongly advised.
Location
Our location is shown on the web page www.tynerowingclub.org/pages/contact_or_find_us_10598.cfm. Postcode is NE15 8NL. The What3Words code for our front gate is refers.span.door. We are the club north of the river, just past Branzinos Restaurant/Boathouse PH. There is free car parking at the club car park (sharp right after the pub) or on the grassed area past the club on the riverside (take the access road through the gate).
Links
* Course information sheet as pdf
* L2R club membership form as Word
* L2R club membership form as pdf
An alternative - daytime Community Rowing - Wednesday mornings
If you are free during the day on a Wednesday from 9.30-12.00 our less formal daytime rowing sessions could be for you. It is currently £6.00 a session or you can take out monthly off-peak membership by standing order for £20. It is for all levels of experience from beginner upwards.
If you are interested in the Wednesday morning sessons, then please email Colin Percy at colinwpercy@gmail.com in advance, so we can plan adequate coaching etc.
If you are free during the day on a Wednesday from 9.30-12.00 our less formal daytime rowing sessions could be for you. It is currently £6.00 a session or you can take out monthly off-peak membership by standing order for £20. It is for all levels of experience from beginner upwards.
If you are interested in the Wednesday morning sessons, then please email Colin Percy at colinwpercy@gmail.com in advance, so we can plan adequate coaching etc.
