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.
✨ Welcome to Après Row. ✨
This week we officially launched the theme for our 2026 Dream Big Auction with an Après Row kickoff party, bringing together our junior and adult teams for a practice followed by a morning of good company, laughter, and community.
As we celebrate the close of our 25th year, we’re reflecting on the place that has brought so many people together. This year’s graphic features our beloved boathouse—a symbol of what can happen when volunteers, supporters, and community come together to build something extraordinary. It’s more than a building; it’s home.
Now we’re looking ahead to Dream Big in November, when we’ll gather to celebrate our club, support our athletes, and invest in the future of rowing. Whether you’re a rower, an alum, a parent, or simply someone who believes in the power of community, we’d love to have you join us.
🎿 Our limited-edition Après Row swag is available for presale now—visit the link in our bio to grab yours before the sale closes! A heartfelt thank you to Amanda Harper for designing this year’s incredible graphic and capturing the spirit of our club so beautifully.
Here’s to celebrating 25 years, honoring the community that built this place, and kicking off an unforgettable Dream Big season. See you in November! ❄️🚣🥂
Save the date for Dream Big!
November 7th, 2026
As we close out our 25th anniversary, please join us for BIR’s annual auction fundraiser featuring this year’s special theme: Après Row – a warm nod to gathering after time on Eagle Harbor. We’re in this together on the water, in the boathouse, and throughout the place we call home as we look ahead to the next 25 years. More coming! 💛💙
Curious about rowing? Come try it out at BIR’s FREE Try Rowing Day for students in grades 8–12! Get hands‑on experience on land and on the water with our varsity rowers leading the way.
August 29 • 9–12PM • The Boathouse
Layers, sneakers, and a water bottle recommended. Snacks included. Link to sign up is in our story on Instagram, and below for FB.
CASCADIA. PART TWO. Y’all, our Adults have FUN. 👏🏻👊🏻
Cascadia Masters 2026! PART ONE.
Our Adult Team crossed the border for three packed days of racing at Lake Burnaby — 56 entries, 33 finals, 12 medals, and a whole lot of gummy bears. BIR finished 10th of 46 clubs in a regatta that was 30% bigger and tougher than last year.
Huge love to our novices who won the weekend, our brave first‑time 1x racers, our cancer survivors crew debut, and every athlete who left Cascadia a little tanner and a lot louder.
And of course — thank you, Coaches. Sydney (part human, part spreadsheet), Grant (equipment whisperer), and Walker (team glue + trailer tetris master).
Cascadia, we’ll see you in 2027. 💙🚣♀️
Early morning practice views from the ferry! Happy Friday, BIR!
It’s that time again! We are so excited for the THIRD annual Brown Bear Regatta on Bainbridge on Sunday, September 27th! Our entire Bainbridge community is invited to come and hang out with us and enjoy a day of racing! We really can’t wait to see everyone and share about what we do! Thank you Brown Bear for sponsoring such a great event with us!
ALUMNI ROW 2026
Great to see 15 BIR alumni back on the water, representing crews from across the past 25 years. We had three 4s racing, caught up with old teammates, and had a great morning together.
If you missed it, your next chance is Brown Bear on September 27. Put together an alumni boat and come race with us.
