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.
This weekend, 36 of our adult rowers traveled to the Pink Ribbon Row Regatta — a day filled with sunshine, spirit, and the kind of joy that only comes from rowing for a cause bigger than yourself.
One boat carried a story we’re especially proud of.
Longtime BIR rower Laura Sachs shared:
“It has been a goal of mine to row Pink Ribbon with my fellow survivors and supporters — to celebrate BIR and to give back to the research that I benefit from. I’m excited about the Women’s 8 we have put together, which is 6 survivors and 3 supporters.”
This crew embodied everything Pink Ribbon stands for: strength, solidarity, gratitude, and the power of showing up for one another. Their boat wasn’t just racing — it was honoring journeys, celebrating resilience, and rowing toward a future fueled by hope and research.
The weather was perfect, the energy was contagious, and the fun was nonstop. But the heart of the day was right there in that Women’s 8.
💗 Survivors. Supporters. Teammates. One boat. One purpose.
Cue the music because WE. ARE. BACK. 🗣️🐻🚣♀️
Coach Beary is officially on the dock, driving the launch, and bringing maximum championship energy to the local crew community as we gear up for the Brown Bear Cup next week on September 27th!
🏆🔥We’re so hyped to officially start fall racing with these incredible clubs next week:
⚡ @greenlakecrew
⚡ @lakeside.crew
⚡ @combayrow
⚡️ @whatcomrowing
⚡️ @kitsap.rowing
⚡️ marthasmomsrowing
🙌 A massive thank you to our regatta sponsor, @brownbearcarwash , for supporting our athletes and fueling the competitive spirit across the Sound.
Come out to the boathouse, bring your friends to watch the kickoff to fall racing. Family friendly, live drone footage of racing happening in the great room & good times to be had.
Let’s make some waves! 🌊🚣♂️
…rowing around the entire island, don’t mind if we do.
📸 thanks to @kim_dalan
The Boathouse has a new home online!
We’re excited to share our brand‑new venue website, created to showcase the magic of the Stan Pocock Rowing Center — the place our community lovingly calls The Boathouse.
From private celebrations to nonprofit fundraisers to community events like the Asian Arts Festival and Oktoberfest, our space has grown into a true gathering place for Bainbridge.
Explore the new site and see what’s possible in our home on the water. Check out the bainbridgeboathouse.com or click the link in our bio!
Junior boys team getting after it with some afternoon drills in paradise.
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!
