Rowing Changes Lives
At Bainbridge Island Rowing, we believe that rowing is more than just a sport—it’s a transformative experience that brings people together, fosters personal growth, and builds lasting connections within our community.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the sport, rowing offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, find camaraderie, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive community. We invite you to watch our video and see firsthand how rowing can change lives, one stroke at a time.
Community and Venue Space
The boathouse also serves as a vibrant waterfront community hub. Our versatile venue space has hosted weddings, private parties, memorials, and corporate retreats. Learn more about renting the boathouse for your next gathering or join us for one of our upcoming community events open to the public.
YAY, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you, all your hard work and we are excited for your next chapter.
We LOVE this video that our volunteer Ben Gifford made for us. He took on the popsicle art work for our grads — started by Maggie Smith and Ann Livengood. He now takes the torch.
Our rowing community blows us away by the creativity and volunteer work that goes into this passion project — such a beautiful way we honor our grads and also their legacy at BIR.
Join us for BIR’s Alumni Row on Sunday, July 5th!
We’re celebrating 25 years of BIR with a fun, casual row (maybe even a few friendly races), followed by coffee, pastries, and plenty of time to reconnect with fellow alumni. Whether you’re excited to get back on the water or just want to catch up at the boathouse, we’d love to have you join us.We’re hoping to bring together alumni from across all 25 years — your presence helps make this reunion truly special.
Time: 9am – 12pm
Please meet at the Boathouse a few minutes early so lineups can be set.
Link in story to sign up!
25 Years of BIR: Chapple’s Unexpected Journey
“Rowing planted itself at the back of my mind,” Chapple told us. Years later, BIR helped her turn that spark into a whole new chapter of confidence, community, and joy on the water. Her story reminds us that it’s never too late to begin something unexpected.
Read more about Chapple’s story on our website! Link in our story!
They’ll miss BIR, but we’ll miss them more. 💙
Their next chapter begins, but they’ll always be part of the BIR family. 🎓✨
On Bainbridge Island, community support is part of who we are — and Bainbridge Island Rowing is proud to offer programs that bring people together on the water, from ages 13 to 91.
This year, we’re opening up new sponsorship levels that give local businesses a chance to be part of the moments that define our rowing community. From Oktoberfest to Mahjong at the boathouse, youth and adult programs, and all the gatherings that make BIR a hub of connection, sponsors help make it all possible.
If your business believes in supporting a healthy, active, intergenerational community, we’d love to partner with you. Explore sponsorship opportunities — link in bio.
Help us power the coaches who power our athletes.
We’ve applied for a $13,000 grant through the Bainbridge Community Foundation to replace our aging coaching motors — but we can’t do it without your help.
Motors make practice possible. Without them, we’re all just standing on the beach with great intentions.
Please donate through the #BainbridgeGives campaign, where community volunteers have vetted and approved all applications — so you can support a cause you love and know it has strong community backing. Every dollar comes directly to BIR.
Give now by June 12 at www.BainbridgeGives.org. Link in our bio and in our story to give today!
BIR is headed to Nationals! 💙🤍💛
Four BIR boats earned qualifying results for the USRowing Youth National Championships — and we are thrilled to share that THREE boats will be representing Bainbridge Island next month in Sarasota, FL.
While this is an extraordinary honor, we need your help! The financial burden of traveling to Nationals is significant — and comes with very little notice. Travel, lodging, equipment transport, and regatta fees add up quickly, and we want to ensure that cost is never a barrier for our athletes.
We are asking our BIR community to help offset the cost of sending these rowers to Nationals and lighten the load for their families. Every contribution, large or small, makes a meaningful difference.
These junior rowers have trained relentlessly and earned the opportunity to compete against the best youth crews in the nation. They will depart on Monday, June 8th carrying the pride and support of their entire BIR community. Congrats, girls!
💙 Women’s Youth 2 Paige — Senior (Gonzaga) & Abby — Junior
🤍 Women’s U17 1x Hazel — Sophomore
💛 Women’s U17 2x Quinn — Sophomore
Vail — Sophomore
WAYS TO GIVE :
✅ Donate Online
Head to the link in our bio and designate USRowing Youth Nationals 2026.
✅ Donate by Mail
Bainbridge Island Rowing
PO Box 10115
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Make checks payable to Bainbridge Island Rowing
Memo: National Team
THANK YOU!
We love having community gatherings at our Boat House venue. In May we had some beautiful events for both @goodplayamerica and also @biartscrafts that brought out our neighbors and friends. If you’ve been looking for the perfect place to host your event, come take a look at our stunning space that’s nestled right by the water in Winslow.
Summer on Bainbridge hits different when you’re on the water. Don’t miss your chance to row with us. Junior camps, Try Rowing, and our final adult Learn to Row of the year are all open and filling up fast.
☀️ Link in bio to sign up.
