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Peterborough Jubilee Regatta – Race report

Peterborough Jubilee Regatta – Race report

A wet day today at Peterborough where rain started early in the morning and didn’t really stop until we were on the M11 on our way back home. The weather did not seem to deter anybody from racing though as the regatta was very well attended. It is great seeing things...

Nottingham regatta – Race report

Nottingham regatta – Race report

Today was a great day of multiple-lane racing for the Poplar sculling squad at the impeccable rowing course of the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham. It was also  an  opportunity to get a clearer idea of what is in store for us at the upcoming British Masters...

Chiswick regatta – Race report

Chiswick regatta – Race report

Another great day for Poplar, this week at Chiswick regatta. The first race of the day was Dan & Ben in the heat of the Masters B doubles. A convincing win put them in the final, which they won by two and a half lengths after a strong row. Next up was Ben in the...

Hammersmith Regatta – Race report

Hammersmith Regatta – Race report

A blustery day today at Hammersmith and also a good one for the small Poplar contingent, with many learning opportunities for those of us less experienced at racing. Annika and Molly won their heat in the double by 1 and ¾ lengths. Then came George who after having...

Fees Increases 2022

Please note that the following increases to our fees, to come into effect from 1st May, was agreed by members attending the 2022 AGM on the 3rd April 2022. Standard membership: £5.00 p/m increase to £45.00 p/m (£540.00 p/a) Veterans membership: £20.00 p/a increase to...

Vets Head – Race Report

Vets Head – Race Report

The 27th of March will go into history. Perhaps, not into rowing history, but for 9 Poplar members it will mark the return to the Vets Head after two years of Covid. In best Poplar tradition the racing crew that competed had never been together in a boat before....

Annual General Meeting 2022

The 2022 Annual General Meeting will take place on Sunday, 3rd April 2022 at 10.00 am at the Boathouse, Ferry Street, London E14 3DT Agenda Minutes of Previous General Meeting Club Captain’s Report Club Treasurer’s Report Election of Trustees Any Other Business Please...

2021 Annual Awards Dinner & Dance

The 2021 Awards Dinner & Dance at Poplar, Blackwall & District Rowing Club will take place on 4th December from 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased by transferring £50 per person to the Club’s account (sort...

Docklands Head 2021

We are pleased to announce the Docklands Head is resuming this year.
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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.

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The Boat House
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