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.
Get ready…our auction live items this year are on a whole different level. Think bucket‑list adventures, once‑in‑a‑lifetime experiences, and the kind of packages people plan their bidding strategy around. And today, we’re giving you a first look at one of the crown jewels.
🌴 The Brando — Tetiaroa, French Polynesia
Close your eyes and picture a private island once cherished by Tahitian royalty…a lagoon glowing in impossible shades of blue…and a beachfront villa where mornings begin with sunlight on your deck and nights melt into star‑filled skies. 🌊 For three extraordinary nights, this paradise becomes yours. World‑class dining, daily guided excursions, lagoon adventures, and pure serenity — followed by two nights at the InterContinental Tahiti. ☀️
This isn’t just a vacation. It’s a rare invitation into a world few ever see.
Our live auction happens in person at the event, so be sure to purchase your tickets — link in bio. If you can’t attend but still want to bid, email Gabi at gpinto@bainbridgerowing.org and we’ll help you participate.
Click the link in our bio for the full details. More live auction sneak peeks coming soon — get ready to bid big!
A strong day of racing for our juniors at American Lake — grit, teamwork, and great early‑season speed across all squads.
Novice Boys stepped up with confidence and accountability, earning standout results including 1st in the Novice 8+ and 1st & 2nd in the Novice 4+.
Novice Girls showed incredible resilience as conditions got spicy, supporting one another and racing with heart — and five athletes brought home silver medals in their first regatta.
Varsity Girls battled the wind, raced 10K across two events, and backed each other all day. Huge kudos to our coxswains for elite steering and leadership.
Varsity Boys delivered composed, competitive racing and showed the strength of the work they’ve been putting in this fall. They handled the conditions well, executed their race plans, and set a solid tone for the season. Thank you for all the pics!
Full Results
Girls: V8+ 5th, JV 4x 9th & 5th, JV 4+ 4th & 5th, JV 2x 12th, Novice 4+ 2nd & 7th, Novice 8+ 7th, Junior JV 8+ 6th, U17 4+ 2nd, U15 2x 4th, Novice 4x+ 6th & 9th
Boys: Novice 8+ 1st, Varsity 4x 9th, JV 4+ 5th & 7th, Varsity JV 8+ 4th, JV 4+ 4th & 8th, Novice 4x+ 6th, Junior JV 8+ 6th, Junior 3V8+ 3rd, Novice 4+ 1st & 2nd
Onward into fall racing. 💙💛
Also, these dogs! 😍 L🐾VE!
Evenings on the water in Eagle Harbor captured by @sharkannie 👌🏻
Après Row New Item Alert!
Two special rowing experiences are now available — no bidding needed, just reserve your spot.
🌊 Barge Party to Pritchard Park
A super fun, beginner‑friendly row across the harbor that ends with a private beach party for 16. Limited seats.
🌅 Hood Canal Field Trip
A long‑distance open‑water adventure for experienced adult rowers. Sweep + sculling options.
Both are limited and scheduled for Summer 2027.
Head to the link in bio for full details and to grab your spot.
American Lake for our Juniors today. What a sight.
📸 @andrewblock178
Our Dream Big Online Auction is now LIVE!
Head to the link in bio to explore all the items and start bidding.
If you can’t make it to our in‑person auction on November 7, this is a perfect way to support BIR. The online auction is open now through November 6, and you can share it with friends and family near and far.
We’ve got some incredible items this year — from pizza‑making at Bene, to an oyster experience, to a lavender farm visit, to jewelry making and more.
Dive in, start bidding, and help us kick off Dream Big in a big way. Don’t forget your tickets by October 28th – advanced ticket sales only for this event!
BIR hit the water in Seattle this past weekend for Tail of the Lake — fog, seaplanes, and plenty of boat traffic included.
Our juniors showed up strong:
• Varsity Boys 4+ — 7th in a stacked field, finishing in 14:48
• Varsity Girls 4+ — 4th place finish, beating their goal time by nearly 30 seconds
Adult crews brought the energy too, with silver finishes, spicy ship‑canal racing, seaplane wake and even a gold‑by‑fine‑print win for our novice women’s 4x.
A classic Seattle day — fog, wakes, and big smiles all around. 💙
🎉 Dream Big is back — Après Row style.
Join us on November 7 at The Boathouse for BIR’s annual auction fundraiser, celebrating the connection we share on the water, in the boathouse, and across our community.
11:00 Après Row welcome
12:30 Brunch by Frease Catering
1:30 Auction program — stories, community, and spirited bidding
🎟️ Tickets & table sponsorships available now — link in bio.
What a day! It was a gorgeous day both on and off the water with some great racing! Big thank you to all our participating teams and our sponsor @brownbearcarwash! More pics coming! 💛🐻💙
HAPPENING NOW! The Brown Bear Regatta is on at the Boathouse on Bainbridge! Come hang out and watch some rowing! Thank you, Brown Bear! @brownbearcarwash 🐻💦☀️
