PBDRC News

The British Masters at Nottingham this past weekend (13–14 June 2026) provided a memorable two-day test of skill, endurance, and adaptability for the PBDRC squad.The regatta was a true "tale of two halves" in terms of conditions. Saturday delivered the...

Poplar Rowing Club made a serious statement at the Peterborough Spring Regatta yesterday, fielding an impressive 11 crews—marking one of our biggest entries in recent history for this highly competitive, nationwide event.The racing was fierce across the...

On 17 May 2026, the waters of East London’s Royal Albert Dock came alive with the phenomenal energy of the annual Poplar Regatta. Set against the striking backdrop of London City Airport, the roar of jets was matched by the cheers of spectators as crews...

Blustery conditions, which we are reliably informed are simply “a normal day in Nottingham,” greeted PBDRC this weekend. At one point, JP described the water as “like rowing through a jacuzzi”—which felt accurate, if slightly less relaxing than an actual...

Poplar had the absolute best outcome possible at the Chiswick Regatta today, bringing home the hardware and showcasing incredible club depth on the water. Men's Open Single Sculls: Securing the Trophy Joseph Chesney secured a fantastic victory...

It was Niamh's first regatta not in the cox's seat—her double with Taran blasted their way to the final, where they narrowly missed out on the win after a brilliant effort. Joseph bravely battled illness to put in a great showing, eventually bowing out to...

On Sunday, 26 April 2026, two of PBDRC’s finest are trading the river for the road. Club Captain Ben and Vice-Captain Nathan will be taking on the grueling 26.2 miles of the London Marathon, all in aid of securing the future of the clubhouse.While the club...

As the year draws to a close, we gathered together on December 6th in a beautifully decorated clubhouse to celebrate another successful year of rowing at Poplar. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together as a community, share stories, and celebrate...

A massive well done and thank you to everyone who raced, supported, and volunteered at the Docklands Head race, Sunday, 9 November 2025! It was a truly superb day for racing on the water. The conditions were near perfect, treating the 173 competing crews...

On a mild November morning with ideal racing conditions, the 2025 Harry & Eliza Roberts Championship took place at Poplar. Rowers competed on a flood tide from Blue Bridge to Masthouse. The event attracted boats in singles, doubles, and quads.Race...