PBDRC News

After brushing shoulders with rowing greats George Bourne and Imogen Grant, six Poplar athletes pressed against the wind up to Chiswick Bridge, ready to officially kick off the winter racing season.Here is how the squad fared in the testing conditions on...

Against the stunning backdrop of Lake Bled, Slovenia, Poplar joined 4,711 athletes from 51 countries for five unforgettable days of racing between the 9th and 13th of September. After a scorching training day, the first two days of competition were hit by...

It was a fantastic and fun weekend for an all-female Poplar line-up at the Peterborough Summer Regatta, with the club bringing home an impressive five wins overall! The squad put on a stellar display of racing across both the 1000m and 500m...

It has been a cracking couple of weekends for Poplar Rowing Club, with the racing squad taking to the Thames to compete at both the Molesey and Staines Regattas. The sun was shining, the competition was fierce, and our crews certainly delivered the goods....

With exceptionally strong competition at Henley Masters, five Poplar crews raced across three days. Under oppressive heat and windy conditions, we wrapped the weekend with 1x win, 1x finalist, 1x semi-finalist, and 2x quarter-finalists. Andrea’s W Mas C...

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...