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.
Join BIR on the water on Saturday, May 16th!
Return to Rowing Day invites you to reconnect with the sport, your local club, and the rowing community, no matter how long it has been since you last rowed.
In partnership with USRowing, clubs across the country are hosting Return to Rowing days throughout the month of May. This is a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity to get back on the water, revisit the basics, and enjoy your time at the boathouse. Whether you rowed in high school, college, or later in life, you are welcome to join.
Reach out to our Programs Coordinator reserve your seat in the boat!
Thanks to generous grant support from @bainbridgecommunityfoundation and @cambiahealth, BIR has added a new safety launch to our fleet. @biparkstrailsfoundation funded the new motor that powers it.
With our engines logging 800–1000 hours a year, this upgrade is essential for coaching, safety, and supporting more than 200 athletes ages 13–91. We are deeply grateful for the community partners who make this possible.
What a great day for Mahjong at the Boathouse! Big thanks to everyone who came out to play and to our partners for the event @arts.humanities.bainbridge and @bainbridgeheartandsoul! Everyone had a great time! Shout out to @elevenwinery for providing their wine for the event!
Interested in hosting your own event here? Head to the link in our bio or send us a message! We have such a great venue for any occasion!
The kind of morning that stays with you.
Varsity Girl’s 2- putting the work in early morning in preparation for Regionals 💪
What an Opening Day! Shout out to our varsity boys 4+ and women’s adult 60+ 8+ for participating! It was a beautiful day! 👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks to everyone for sharing pics too!
Planning a team offsite? Our waterfront space is ready for you — natural light, flexible setup, and we can help with coffee, tea, and lunch so you can focus on the work. And if you want to take your offsite to the next level, add a rowing team‑building session with our coaches. It’s unforgettable, and no experience is needed.
This is definitely the event not to be missed on the Island: Salsa & Mojitos on May 16th! 💃🍹🕺
It’s going to be a blast: live salsa, great food, and mojitos flowing all night. Plus, we’re raffling off 2026 World Cup tickets! 🏆⚽
Early Bird pricing is live until April 24th, and every ticket helps us get sports gear to kids in Colombia. 🇨🇴
We would love to see you there!
Time to get out and do something for yourself! If you and your friends have been wanting to get on the water and learn what we do, don’t miss these two Learn To Row Sessions with open spots! Head to our website to sign up and get all the details! Learn to Row graduates are invited to advance to our Adult Novice rowing sessions. They also enjoy a generous discount on annual rowing fees to set them up for success as new members of Bainbridge Island Rowing. 🌊
Link in bio or head to our website! 🔗
Biggest win of the weekend was the weather 😉 this regatta is known for high wind and early cancellations, but not this year. Great racing all around from our crews. Next up regionals.
Girls Team:
Varsity Lightweight 4- = 4th
Varsity 2- = 4th
U17 JV 4+ = 3rd
Novice 4x+ = 1st
Boys Team:
Novice Boys 8 = 2nd
Varsity Lightweight 4+ = 4th
Both the 2nd Varsity 4+ and Varsity 2– had standout races — one delivering a strong, well‑executed race plan, and the other showing impressive speed for a crew that’s only recently come together after injury.
Way to go, BIR!
Once a BIR rower, always part of the crew. Love seeing alum, Luke Collins out on the water with Washington Rowing- the legacy continues! Luke, we are so proud of you! 👊🏻
