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Rowing races were first held on Talkin Tarn in the 1850’s and the Rowing Club was formed in 1859 by local towns-folk, several descendents of whom still live in the area. It is the oldest rowing club in the North of England with the exception of Tyne R.C., and is the 14 th oldest non-university club in the country.
Until 1976 when Talkin Tarn was purchased by Cumbria County Council and made a Country Park, the area was administered for public use by the Rowing Club under a lease from Boothby Estates.
Up to the early 1950’s travelling being somewhat restricted, the Club competed at about 5 regattas per year, in the Tarn/Tyne/Tees/Tweed area. Then transport became easier and more regattas were attended, rising to about 15 per year in the mid-1960’s, where in 1965 the Club won the National County Eights Championship, representing Cumberland. Our area of competition now extends from Scotland in the North to the River Thames in the South and we have had members competing in International Regattas, World Rowing Championships, Olympic Games and World Masters Rowing Championships in various Countries throughout the World.
In the late eighties and early nineties the British Rowing National Squad Manager, who contributed to the considerable success of British Rowing at that time, learned his rowing at Talkin Tarn and was a member for many years and is a current Vice-President of the Club.
In recent years the Club has been very strong in Junior and Veteran Class and have achieved numerous successes with over 300 wins at Open Regattas, Medals at the World Masters Championships plus two Silver and one Bronze Medal at The British National Rowing Championships.
Talkin Tarn Annual Regatta has grown considerably in recent years from a total entry of 20 in 1946 and 97 in 1988 to what it is today – very successful and the largest one day regatta outside London with total entries now in excess of 300.
The Club members’ ages range from 10 to 74 and all new members of any age will be made most welcome. Club nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Sundays 9.00am to 11.30am.
Until 1976 when Talkin Tarn was purchased by Cumbria County Council and made a Country Park, the area was administered for public use by the Rowing Club under a lease from Boothby Estates.
Up to the early 1950’s travelling being somewhat restricted, the Club competed at about 5 regattas per year, in the Tarn/Tyne/Tees/Tweed area. Then transport became easier and more regattas were attended, rising to about 15 per year in the mid-
In the late eighties and early nineties the British Rowing National Squad Manager, who contributed to the considerable success of British Rowing at that time, learned his rowing at Talkin Tarn and was a member for many years and is a current Vice-
In recent years the Club has been very strong in Junior and Veteran Class and have achieved numerous successes with over 300 wins at Open Regattas, Medals at the World Masters Championships plus two Silver and one Bronze Medal at The British National Rowing Championships.
Talkin Tarn Annual Regatta has grown considerably in recent years from a total entry of 20 in 1946 and 97 in 1988 to what it is today – very successful and the largest one day regatta outside London with total entries now in excess of 300.
The Club members’ ages range from 10 to 74 and all new members of any age will be made most welcome. Club nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and Sundays 9.00am to 11.30am.
Contact:- Graeme Mark, Tel: 016977 41125
Mike Dodd, Tel: 01228 561018
