PBDRC News

On Sunday 12th May a 50th anniversary reunion took place at the club for the crew that finished 8th in the 1974 Head of the River, the fastest genuine club crew in the race as those finishing higher were all International club or University crews. For context up until...

Poplar out racing for the third weekend in a row. This time at Borne Regatta in Chiswick.   The Op 4+ (Joseph C, Tommy, Dan, Ben, Niamh) won the semi and the final against some strong opposition 🥇   The Op 2x (Joseph C & Nathan) dominated the semi but...

A gorgeous sunny morning greeted five PBDRC rowers to the Chiswick Centenary Regatta.   With a seven-strong competition in the Open Single Sculls (Band B), Joseph Lyu took out his heat convincingly against Tideway Scullers, followed by a solid foot-length win in...

Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club (PBDRC) is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Poplar Regatta. Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19th, 2024, as this exciting event splashes back into action at the London Regatta Centre in East...

After two decades as a trustee and five years at the helm as club captain, Dan Bartlett passed the captain's torch to Ben Gliniecki at the 2024 AGM. He wasn't alone in stepping down; vice-captain Harry Joynes also relinquished his position, with Nathan Evans taking...

This year’s annual general meeting (AGM) for members will be held at 10:30 AM on Sunday 17 March 2024 in the main hall at the club. AGENDA Minutes of Previous General Meeting Club Captain’s Report Club Treasurer’s Report Membership fees 2024-25 Review and vote on...

The Docklands Head made a triumphant return to the London Regatta Centre in East London on 12 November 2023. Organized by Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club (PBDRC), the event drew a large and enthusiastic crowd of rowers, spectators, and supporters....

On a sunny October morning the 2023 Harry & Eliza Roberts Championship took place at Poplar, racing on a flood tide from the Blue Bridge to Masthouse. The event attracted 22 boats competing in singles and doubles. The winners were: Overall fastest single: Nathan...

Dan Bartlett reports from the 23rd edition of the World Masters Regatta in Tshwane, South Africa. It was the first ever international rowing event in Africa, taking place on the Alan Francis Rowing Course, which is also the home of the South African national Squad....

Bob Milligan scored a hat trick with his third win at the Vesta Scullers Head 2023. Bob beat his rival in the Masters H category by a mere three seconds - finishing in 24:13.Debut contestants Vicky Rebori and Joelle Jenny crossed the finish line in respectable times...