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In memory of Brian Murray

In memory of Brian Murray

We were so sorry to hear that former club member Brian Murray passed away on 11 December 2022 after a short battle with cancer.   Brian was a keen rower and began training with the club when he was just 15 years old. His family has long been associated with...

Maidstone Small Boats Head 2023 – Race report

Maidstone Small Boats Head 2023 – Race report

The Maidstone Small Boats head 2023 can be compared to Marmite: you either lap it up or sniff at it. It’s a winding 2,500 metre narrow course along the Medway River offering plenty of 90-degrees bend and some hazards, including moored yachts, protected by a row of...

Annual General Meeting 2 April 2023

Annual General Meeting 2 April 2023

This year’s annual general meeting (AGM) for members will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday 2 April in the main hall at the club. AGENDA Minutes of Previous General Meeting Club Captain’s Report Club Treasurer’s Report Proposal – New Membership category for retired...

How to write a short engaging race report?

How to write a short engaging race report?

The 2023 race season has already started and like last year, we would like to publish your race reports and photos again. Sometimes it can be difficult to get started. A little structure can often help. We asked ChatGPT, the AI tool everyone talks about, for an...

Buoy Oh Buoy wins first Poplar quiz night of 2023

Buoy Oh Buoy wins first Poplar quiz night of 2023

The first quiz night of 2023 brought over 40 club members and friends together to test their general and random knowledge. What does it takes to win at Poplar? Try to answer the following sample of questions: What is faster a hovercraft or a sailing boat? How many...

Globe wins Greenwich Head Race

Globe wins Greenwich Head Race

Congratulations to Globe, who won the Head of the River and the Women's Head of the River of the Greenwich Head 2023. Poplar had one win as well for the fastest women's quad on handicap. Mild weather and no wind provided perfect conditions for the annual Greenwich...

First 2k test event of the year at Poplar

First 2k test event of the year at Poplar

Late January - it's cold, rainy and miserable outside, Christmas and New Year are a distant memory. We all need something to cheer us up. What better than a 2k erg challenge? Surprisingly, many at Poplar agree with this. It is great start into the year, as it sets a...

PBDRC Club Dinner & Dance 2022

PBDRC Club Dinner & Dance 2022

On the evening of the 19th of November members and friends of Poplar Rowing Club came together to celebrate the most successful season for 20 years, and kick off the Christmas festivities. It was great to see many current and former members again, including our recent...

Ron Watkins, former Captain, Treasurer and Life Member, passed away

Ron Watkins passed away in early October. He was a past Captain and Treasurer of the club and also a Life Member. Along with Rasher and several others Ron was foremost in the drive to get the boathouse built. For those who might attend Ronnie Watkins funeral details...

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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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56 Ferry Street, Isle of Dogs, E14 3DT

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Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club
The Boat House
Ferry Street
London
E14 3DT