Your local rowing club, welcoming everyone from beginners to international athletes
Come join and support us at Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club – a friendly rowing club based on the Isle of Dogs, London. We row on both the tidal waters of the River Thames and the 2000m multi-lane Royal Albert Dock course.
Squad Rowing
If you’re an experienced rower you can join either our racing squads or get involved with our recreational group. There is something for everyone.
Events & Races
We organise a number of rowing events each year including the Docklands Head and the Greenwich Head, as well as various social events across the calendar.
Coxes welcome
Cox on the most exciting part of the Thames, from Tower Bridge to the Thames Barrier. Our racing and learn-to-row crews need you and your experience!
Stay safe
We take health & safety very seriously. We row on one of the most exciting and scenic stretches of the river Thames, but it is also the most challenging part with tidal differences of up to 7 meters and river traffic from Thames clippers, work and pleasure boats.
Adherence to the club’s own rules and the Tideway Rowing Code is absolutely critical for everyone’s safety. The PBDRC steering accreditation manual outlines how you can progress from a ‘Red’ to a ‘Green’ oarsmen. Visit also the British Rowing safety and safeguarding pages and go through the online capsize drill. Check the weather, wind and tide before you go afloat and stay within with designated rowing areas.
Recent News
A Night to Remember: Dinner and Dance 2024
Last Saturday night, Poplar Rowing Club hosted a glamorous dinner and dance that defied the dreary weather outside. The beautifully decorated clubhouse, adorned in the club's signature yellow and black, provided a warm and inviting atmosphere for the evening's...
The Docklands Head: A Day of Thrilling Competition
The London Regatta Centre played host to the annual Docklands Head organised by Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club. On a grey November 10th with overcast skies, perfect rowing conditions prevailed, with calm waters and mild temperatures. Strong...
Harry & Eliza Roberts Championship 2024
On a mild November morning with ideal racing conditions, the 2024 Harry & Eliza Roberts Championship took place at Poplar. Rowers competed on a flood tide from Blue Bridge to Masthouse. The event attracted 16 boats in singles, doubles, and quads. Race Highlights:...
Poplar Rowers shine at Pairs Head 2024
Yesterday, Poplar Rowing Club made a strong showing at the prestigious Pairs Head race in west London. Among the 362 crews competing, Poplar had six teams representing the club. The squad has been dedicated to their training over the past few weeks, and their hard...
About PBDRC
Poplar Blackwall and District Rowing Club is a rowing club on the Northern bank or the River Thames opposite Greenwich on the Isle of Dogs, London.
We are open to all levels of rowers for fun, practice, training and competition.
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Our Address
Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club
The Boat House
Ferry Street
London
E14 3DT