Rowing Changes Lives
At Bainbridge Island Rowing, we believe that rowing is more than just a sportβit’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.Β
A strong day of racing for our juniors at American Lake β grit, teamwork, and great earlyβseason 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 β 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 theyβve 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. ππ
Also, these dogs! π LπΎVE!
Evenings on the water in Eagle Harbor captured by @sharkannie ππ»
Après Row New Item Alert!
Two special rowing experiences are now available β no bidding needed, just reserve your spot.
π Barge Party to Pritchard Park
A super fun, beginnerβfriendly row across the harbor that ends with a private beach party for 16. Limited seats.
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Hood Canal Field Trip
A longβdistance openβwater 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.
πΈ @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 canβt make it to our inβperson 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.
Weβve got some incredible items this year β from pizzaβmaking 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. Donβt 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 β fog, seaplanes, and plenty of boat traffic included.
Our juniors showed up strong:
β’ Varsity Boys 4+ β 7th in a stacked field, finishing in 14:48
β’ Varsity Girls 4+ β 4th place finish, beating their goal time by nearly 30β―seconds
Adult crews brought the energy too, with silver finishes, spicy shipβcanal racing, seaplane wake and even a goldβbyβfineβprint win for our novice womenβs 4x.
A classic Seattle day β fog, wakes, and big smiles all around. π
π Dream Big is back β AprΓ¨s Row style.
Join us on November 7 at The Boathouse for BIRβs 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 β stories, community, and spirited bidding
ποΈ Tickets & table sponsorships available now β 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! ππ»π
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 π»π¦βοΈ
Coach Beary has the megaphone and the vibes are immaculate! π£οΈπ»π£ββοΈ
We are officially 2 DAYS AWAY from the Brown Bear Cup! Beary is on the water and land coaching the crews as they get their final practice strokes in before race day.πΊοΈ
Catch all the action this Sunday at the Bainbridge Island Rowing boathouse!
π Huge thank you to our incredible sponsor, Brown Bear Car Wash, for making this amazing regatta possible and supporting local PNW rowing! π»π«§
