Poplar Regatta 2024 – A Resounding Success Under Sunny Skies
Poplar Regatta, held on Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at the London Regatta Centre, proved to be a resounding success. Blessed with beautiful sunshine and near-perfect racing conditions, the event saw rowers of all levels compete in a thrilling display of athleticism.
The regatta wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless efforts of the dedicated volunteers from the Poplar Blackwall & District Rowing Club. Their commitment and hard work ensured a smooth-running event. Additionally, the expertise of the British Rowing umpires played a vital role in maintaining fair and competitive races throughout the day. Special thanks to the staff at the London Regatta Centre and the Royal Albert Dock Trust.
With a festive atmosphere and top-notch competition with over 80 races, the 2024 Poplar Regatta was a day to remember for both participants and spectators alike. The winning time of 5m 33.7s in the Open 8+ Gold event by London RC deserves a special mention, as it set a course record.
Results
The results of the 2024 Poplar Regatta Victor Ludorum were:
| Open | Women |
| 1. Windsor Boys School 101 points | 1. London Rowing Club 67 points |
| 2. St Paul’s School 85 points | 2. Lea Rowing Club 57 points |
| 3. London Rowing Club 82 points | 3. University of London BC 53 points |
For detailed results and more photos visit poplar-regatta.org.
Quotes
“We are delighted with the turnout and the positive energy at this year’s Poplar Regatta,” said club captain Ben Gliniecki. “The sunny weather certainly helped, but the true success lies in the dedication of our volunteers and the enthusiastic spirit of the competitors.”
Club president Ken Dwan added, “I’d like to thank everybody for the wonderful day we had at Poplar Regatta; all the workers, and all of the rowers and everybody that put the effort in to look after all of our visiting crews. Seeing two Poplar crews winning was the cherry on top.”
Chris Kendall, Poplar Regatta Racing Secretary, remarked, “A huge thank you to the British Rowing umpires for their professionalism and to our sponsors, Empacher UK & Ireland, Insurance Capital Markets Research (ICMR), Elite Rowing Insurance. Their contributions were invaluable in making this regatta such a memorable event.”
Looking Ahead
With two successful Poplar Regatta events in 2023 and 2024 under the belt, after a 12 year hiatus, PBDRC is looking forward to next year’s regatta which is scheduled for 18 May 2025.