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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...

“Don’t rock the boat” wins Quiz Night at Poplar

“Don’t rock the boat” wins Quiz Night at Poplar

Another quiz night at Poplar that tested the skills and knowledge of club members and friends. When did Margaret Thatcher step down as prime minister, in which year did the Cold War start and when did Bohemian Rhapsody get to number 1 in the UK charts? Can you guess...

Inaugural Four Season event

Inaugural Four Season event

It was a sunny day with perfect water for the the inaugural Four Seasons event. About 20 club members turned up to race on a flood tide from the club to the Blue Bridge and back. The first challenge was to get everyone on the water and into their starting position,...

The 2022 Pairs Head of the River – Race report

The 2022 Pairs Head of the River – Race report

2022 marked the 50th edition of the Pairs Head, a 4.5 km head race running from Chiswick Bridge to Harrods Wall. A good number of Poplar crews were keen to participate but sadly entries were suspended quite early and thus the Poplar contingent was reduced to only two...

Start of the Four Seasons Club Race on 8 October

Start of the Four Seasons Club Race on 8 October

This is a new event club event to be run throughout the year, hence the four seasons ladder/league. The plan is to submit four times; one in the summer, autumn, winter and spring to be timed from the club to the Blue Bridge and then back to the club rowing...

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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