HOTC UPDATE!
“We really felt the love from BIR yesterday for our mixed 4x race. The weather was incredible with clear blue skies and temps in the low 70s. Much better than last year!
We followed our race plan well and surprised ourselves by finishing with a better time than we expected, but were humbled by the extremely fast crews in our race including several former national champion and Olympian rowers from here and various other countries!!
Overall, we were happy to finish in the top half of our event and hope to come back next year and do even better!” ~Andrea
Great job to Andrea, Tammy, Anthony, and Peter! So proud of you all! 👏🏻👊🏻💪🏻
Did you know the Stan Pocock Rowing Center houses more than just boats? Since the boathouse opening in 2023, over 50 events ranging from weddings and celebrations to community meetings and lectures have been hosted at our unique facility. 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 expand upon this amazing place and how it changes lives in our community.
Tickets are over 50% sold! 👏🏻 Get your tickets or sponsor a table today! Advanced sales only. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
We look forward to gathering at boathouse with you!
Mark your calendars and check your wifi connection – we’re entering Head of the Charles Regatta weekend!
Four of BIR’s finest left for Boston yesterday: Tammy Galbraith, Andrea Chymiy, Peter Vosshall, and Anthony Otto will race in the Directors’ Challenge on Saturday as a Mixed 4X. This quad has been mopping the floor with the competition since 2023 with no end in sight. You may recall hearing something about them taking home gold medals at last year’s HOTL? No biggie. 😉
Head of the Charles Regatta
Saturday, October 19th
Directors’ Challenge Mixed Quads.
DC MX 4X
Event 42 at 3:12pm
Bow #15
25 boats racing
*See the full Racing Schedule and Lane Draw
WATCH ONLINE —You access all 4 livestream feeds from along the course at the HOCR website. There are 4 live feeds: BU Starting Line, Cambridge, Harvard Weld Boathouse, and Riverside.
Just click on the feed you want and it will highlight it at the top of the page. Link in our story!
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!
Did you know Bainbridge Island Rowing is home to over 200+ 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!
AMAZING images from @andrewblock178 from our Brown Bear Cup last weekend! 😍 Thank you, Andrew! Thank you, @brownbearcarwash! Such a fun day for all the rowers, volunteers and spectators!
