PBDRC News

Our men’s four cox, Kim, was also representing Poplar overseas this weekend, competing as a single sculler. She came second in her event at the Pineapple Regatta on the Mystic River, just outside Boston, USA. Pictured here with her prize of pineapple chunks(?!). Done...

Dan, Ben & Nathan raced at Staines Regatta today as a final practice before the European Masters in Munich next week. Dan & Ben won their doubles event. Ben and Nathan both raced the open singles, each winning the semi to set up an all Poplar final, complete...

Poplar had 12 athletes entered for Molesey regatta this weekend, up 9 from the 3 last year. Despite the windy conditions Molly and Annika had a win in their open women’s double and Ben had a win in his single.   The mens four, Vicky, and Mo had a great race and...

A good result at Henley Master's Regatta. Very happy with the outcome, the sculling and the support from all the racing group in preparation for this major event. My extra thanks to Bev and Bernarda for making the trip to Henley on the Saturday to support and help me...

Saturday June 10th – Race report prepared by Bernarda Elizondo   Finally, the first big ticket item on the race calendar for the Poplar more “mature” members of the racing squad had arrived, the Masters Nat Champs. Time to make all the tough winter training in...

Our very own Sara Brewer has been recognised as an Amazing Woman of the year by woman&home! She won the Sports Star award of 2023. A huge congratulation from everyone at Poplar Rowing Club, for this well deserved prize! We are so lucky to have you with us. Sara is...

Ben reports from Walton & Weybridge Regatta  Poplar had a good day at Walton & Weybridge Regatta. It's a 900m course downstream with a staggered start to account for the stream. Yesterday had sunshine but a fairly substantial headwind which made for some...

Congratulations to University of London, and to Thames Rowing Club, who were the winners of the Victor Ludorum for Open and Women respectively. Poplar Regatta returned to the London Regatta Centre on 14 May 2023 after a 12-year hiatus. The event attracted clubs and...

If some faces seemed to look familiar marching alongside the carriage of TM King Charles III and Queen Camilla last Saturday you were not mistaken. Our Club is honoured to count amongst their ranks several Royal Watermen who took part in the Coronation Procession...

Great day on Saturday at Chiswick regatta. Some hard fought racing for the 8+ and 4+ with some good wins in the heats. Special mention to Nathan and Ben who stormed to victory in the Open 2x!