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
Head Season starts with a win for Poplar at the Scullers Head
Seven Poplar scullers kicked off their head race season at the ever competitive Scullers Head. With a fielding of 529 racing scullers, Poplar was is the company of both old friends and rivals.A huge and special congratulations goes out to Joelle, who...
Poplar Members Compete at 2025 World Rowing Masters Championships
Banyoles in Spain Hosted the 2025 World Rowing Masters Championships in 2025.Three Poplar members raced in the event, Bob Milligan, Anita Newland and Joelle Jenny who raced for Dansk Studenters Roklub as she is working and training in Copenhagen.5,500...
Dinner & Dance Tickets Are Now on Sale!
We're excited to announce that tickets for our biggest social event of the year, the annual Dinner & Dance, are now available!All PBRDC members, as well as friends and family, are invited to join us for a fantastic evening of celebration. This year's...
PBDRC Club Race and Summer Party
What a fantastic day for PBDRC! Last Saturday, the club came together under sunny skies for our annual summer party and club races, and it was a day that perfectly captured the spirit of our community.The clubhouse was a vibrant sea of black and yellow,...
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