A stable quad setting off from the steps for a L2R session on 11 June 23
Register now for the 2024 learn to row courses
Still not too late, but be very quick, bookings start soon. And we have tasters coming up soon as well. Fill in the form at the foot of this page to register interest for or ask about any other aspect of learning to row.
Tasters in April 2024 - booking open now
We are offering six taster sessions, two on each of three days (Sundays 14, 21 and 28 April). These are designed to give you a feel for what rowing involves, both training on land and (weather allowing) on the water. They will be very informal, but structured so that you can progress from knowing nothing about rowing to having a quick try out on the water in one session. You will then have a better idea if rowing is for you before committing to a course.
To book a place just email me at colinwpercy@gmail.com and state your first and second preferences for a session. You will very likely get your first choice, but we’ll have to see what demand is like. I’ll confirm you have a place for your first preference or ask you to take up the second preference by return. There will be a small charge of £2 on the day. See below for information on our location and advice on what to wear.
Courses starting end of May - booking opens 28 April
Two courses will run. One will be on a Sunday from 11.00am to 1.00pm, starting on 26 May 24. The other will be on a Wednesday evening 6.00pm to 8.00pm, starting 29 May 24. Each will run for 8 weeks. The cost will be £100 all-in for the eight sessions. Those who want to carry on rowing after the courses are normally regrouped at the end of the summer into the new Novice Squad and start paying monthly subs.
Bookings wil open immeditely after the last taster session on 28 April and we'll confirm places no later than then a week after that. The format of the course will be exactly the same as in 2023 and until we update this for 2024, refer to the 2023 L2R briefing sheet here for more information.
Advice for new starters
Clothing. Make sure you bring sports clothing (indoor and outdoor, not too baggy - thin layers are best), trainers and also wellies/sandals/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 get caught (painfully). A full change of clothing including a towel is advised.
Location. Our location is shown on our web page at www.tynerowingclub.org/pages/contact_or_find_us_10598.cfm. Postcode is NE15 8NL. What3Words code for our front gate is refers.span.door. We are the club north of the river, just past Branzinos Restaurant/Boathouse PH.
Register now for the 2024 learn to row courses
Still not too late, but be very quick, bookings start soon. And we have tasters coming up soon as well. Fill in the form at the foot of this page to register interest for or ask about any other aspect of learning to row.
Tasters in April 2024 - booking open now
We are offering six taster sessions, two on each of three days (Sundays 14, 21 and 28 April). These are designed to give you a feel for what rowing involves, both training on land and (weather allowing) on the water. They will be very informal, but structured so that you can progress from knowing nothing about rowing to having a quick try out on the water in one session. You will then have a better idea if rowing is for you before committing to a course.
To book a place just email me at colinwpercy@gmail.com and state your first and second preferences for a session. You will very likely get your first choice, but we’ll have to see what demand is like. I’ll confirm you have a place for your first preference or ask you to take up the second preference by return. There will be a small charge of £2 on the day. See below for information on our location and advice on what to wear.
Courses starting end of May - booking opens 28 April
Two courses will run. One will be on a Sunday from 11.00am to 1.00pm, starting on 26 May 24. The other will be on a Wednesday evening 6.00pm to 8.00pm, starting 29 May 24. Each will run for 8 weeks. The cost will be £100 all-in for the eight sessions. Those who want to carry on rowing after the courses are normally regrouped at the end of the summer into the new Novice Squad and start paying monthly subs.
Bookings wil open immeditely after the last taster session on 28 April and we'll confirm places no later than then a week after that. The format of the course will be exactly the same as in 2023 and until we update this for 2024, refer to the 2023 L2R briefing sheet here for more information.
Advice for new starters
Clothing. Make sure you bring sports clothing (indoor and outdoor, not too baggy - thin layers are best), trainers and also wellies/sandals/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 get caught (painfully). A full change of clothing including a towel is advised.
Location. Our location is shown on our web page at www.tynerowingclub.org/pages/contact_or_find_us_10598.cfm. Postcode is NE15 8NL. What3Words code for our front gate is refers.span.door. We are the club north of the river, just past Branzinos Restaurant/Boathouse PH.
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An alternative - daytime 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 £5.00 a session or you can take out monthly off-peak membership by standing order for £16. 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.
An alternative - daytime 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 £5.00 a session or you can take out monthly off-peak membership by standing order for £16. 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.