Bainbridge Island Rowing

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ROWING CHANGES LIVES!

Meet Sigrid! She started at BIR over 20+ years ago — before the rowing center, and even before the tennis court! Years ago at the 3rd of July Street Dance, she was asked by a few girls if should would like a snow cone to support the rowing program. Next thing you know Sigrid joined the program. Fast forward she celebrated her 90th birthday last week. Happy day, Sigrid! 🎈

A few tidbits from Sigrid!

• Advice for younger rowers: “Keep on rowing - it’s a great sport for staying healthy and creating lasting friendships. Don’t get discouraged with a bad row, there will always be a better row ahead!

• How rowing has changed her life: “Rowing has changed my life in that I became more aware of my health. I attribute my good health today to the sport. It also keeps me on track with commitment to the sport and participation with the team.”

Thank you, Sigrid — for all you do for our rowing community and our community at large! 👊🏻
Be sure to tag us in your American Lake pics! Thank you @wagonsandclay for this one! More in our story!
…our teams are at American Lake tomorrow! Let’s go, BIR! 👊🏻
Did you know Bainbridge Island Rowing is home to over 101 junior and 132 adult rowers? Rowing is a lifelong sport building strong community bonds through a shared love and respect of the sport. Join us on Saturday, November 9th, 5:00-8:30PM at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center for our annual Dream Big auction as we continue to support our mission of how Rowing changes lives.
…thank you to those who came out to help for our stuffing event for @onecallforall a few days ago! Many hands make light work! We appreciate our entire rowing community that helps get the word out about our programs! Be on the lookout in your mailbox! 

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Since 2001 Bainbridge Island Rowing has been growing a multi-generational Kitsap County rowing community from our home base at historic Eagle Harbor. Our mission is to build community through rowing and serve the West Sound region. BIR supports recreational, fitness and competitive rowing goals for members by providing outstanding coaching, equipment, and facilities in a welcoming, collaborative, and respectful environment.

Since the beginning, we have helped change hundreds of lives through the positive physical, psychological, social, and sporting impact of rowing. BIR does this by introducing the public to the sport through “Learn to Row” and provides programs throughout the year for high school students and adults for recreational and competitive rowing locally, regionally, and nationally.
…we loved having the @bainbridge_book_festival here at our Boat House this past weekend! Looked like a packed house! We hope everyone had a great time! Thank you to @ghosttowngossip for this image! 

Needing a space for your next event or gathering? Head to our website or the link in our bio for details and availability!
We had such a fun time this past Saturday at our BIR Fall Invitational Regatta, the Brown Bear Cup! 🏆 With 150+ rowers, 5 clubs, and 40+ volunteers, it was a great day and we lucked out with perfect weather! Thank you to everyone who came out to participate and watch the races! A big shout out to Brown Bear for their sponsorship of BIR! We appreciate you! 🙌🏻👏🏻👊🏻
LET’S GOOOOOO! It couldn’t be a more beautiful day for our Brown Bear Regatta!  Come down to the waterfront and see all the rowing! Thank you @brownbearcarwash 🐻