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
Curious about rowing? Come try it out at BIRβs FREE Try Rowing Day for students in grades 8β12! Get handsβon experience on land and on the water with our varsity rowers leading the way.
August 29 β’ 9β12PM β’ 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. Yβall, our Adults have FUN. ππ»ππ»
Cascadia Masters 2026! PART ONE.
Our Adult Team crossed the border for three packed days of racing at Lake Burnaby β 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 firstβtime 1x racers, our cancer survivors crew debut, and every athlete who left Cascadia a little tanner and a lot louder.
And of course β thank you, Coaches. Sydney (part human, part spreadsheet), Grant (equipment whisperer), and Walker (team glue + trailer tetris master).
Cascadia, weβll see you in 2027. ππ£ββοΈ
Early morning practice views from the ferry! Happy Friday, BIR!
Itβs 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 canβt 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.
Another Grand Old Fourth is in the books! As always, such a great parade! Thank you @bainbridgechamber and thank you, Bainbridge! πΊπΈ Got BIR pics from the parade? Tag us!
Slushies, hotdogs, bouncey houses and more β BIR and The Grand Old Fourth! πΊπΈ Thank you to everyone who hung out with us! ππ We had such a great time! ππΏ More pics coming!
Join us at the Boathouse on July 4th! πΊπΈ
Visiting the Grand Old Fourth Beer Garden at Waterfront Park on the 4th?πΊ Come see us at our Boathouse! We will have our Snack Shack serving up hotdogs, and popcorn in support of our rowing scholarship program! And new this year, slushies! ππΏπΊ
Indoors, enjoy our family fun zone that includes bounce houses and kid activities β like bracelet making, lawn games and temporary tattoos!
Not to mention, a great place to cool off out of the sunshine! See you on the 4th!
