PBDRC News

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!

On Sunday, 14th May 2023, Poplar Regatta is returning to the British Rowing calendar. The multi-lane event will take place at its former home at the Royal Albert Dock in East London, next to the London Regatta Centre and London City Airport. Poplar Regatta used to be...

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...

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...