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Walton & Weybridge Regatta Report
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...
Urban side-by-side racing returned to East London with Poplar Regatta
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...
Poplar present at the Coronation
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...
Chiswick Regatta 2023 – Race report
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!
Poplar Regatta returns after 12 years
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...
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
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
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?
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
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...
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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Our Address
Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club
The Boat House
Ferry Street
London
E14 3DT