Tyne Amateur Rowing Club (TARC) is the longest established rowing club on the River Tyne in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The club have active squads for men, women, masters, novices and juniors.
History
Founded in 1852 the club is affiliated to British Rowing and rows from their dedicated facility on the banks of the Tyne in Newburn Tyne and Wear.
In 2016, a new boathouse was built at the cost of £1 million. The construction was assisted by a bequest from former member John Dalkin and was opened by Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland.
Also in 2016, former club rower Will Fletcher represented Great Britain in the men's lightweight double sculls event at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Honours Henley Royal Regatta YearRaces won 1984 Stewards' Challenge Cup 2008 Wyfold Challenge Cup
British champions YearWinning crew/s 2006 Open J16 2-, Open J16 4- 2007 Open J18 2-, Open J18 4- 2008 Open L2x composite 2012 Open J14 1x 2014 Women J18 2- 2024Women J18 4-
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