Tyne Amateur Rowing Club (TARC) is the longest established

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club on the

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, Great Britain. The club have active squads for men, women, masters, novices and juniors.

History

Founded in 1852 the club is affiliated to

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and rows from their dedicated facility on the banks of the Tyne in Newburn

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. 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 the

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. Also in 2016, former club rower

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represented Great Britain in the men's lightweight double sculls event at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Honours

Henley Royal Regatta

British champions

External links

Tyne Amateur Rowing Club

References

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