Bainbridge Island Rowing
Bainbridge Island Rowing

Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who contributed, attended, raced, cheered, cooked, carried, launched, cleaned, organized, or supported in any other way. The 2026 Brown Bear Cup was a massive lift and an absolute joy. We’re proud of what we created together, and even more proud of the community that made it possible.

— Amanda & the whole BIR Brown Bear Team

🏅 CrewTimer official race results

👉 Click here for BIR shared photos

📷 Click here for photos from Row2k

🍿 Drone footage from the first half of the course 

🍿 Drone footage from the back half of the course

 

Sunday, September 27, 2026
7 AM – 2:30 PM

Bainbridge Island Rowing
The Boathouse | Stan Pocock Rowing Center
281 Brien Dr SE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Racing schedule will be sent out a few days prior to race day.
General schedule below:

7:00 AM 

Rowers Arrive:

  • Clubs Check-in 
  • Light Breakfast available at Regatta Kitchen
  • Get acquainted with boathouse
  • Mix & mingle

7:45 AM

Coaches + Coxswains meeting in Great Room

8:30 AM

Hands on

9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Racing + lunch during this time

2:30 PM 

Trophy Ceremony + Clean Up


Friends + Family

Friends and family are welcome to come watch the action and join in on the fun. We will have a watch party in the great room where we will have live drone coverage, activities for kids, coffee/tea available and overall a good time to be had.

Visiting Crews

Taking the Ferry: If you are needing to ferry, you will want to catch the earliest one on Sunday. That looks to be at 6:10am. This will get you to the boathouse around 6:45/7am.

  • Racing begins at 9am
  • Our boathouse is a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal if you want to walk on. We also recommend carpooling as parking can be limited around the boathouse. 

Parking Options:

  • Option 1: There is public parking around the boathouse (image below). Aim for a spot along Brien Dr or Bjune Dr in front of Waterfront Park. With the amount of rowers, these spots will fill up. 
  • Option 2: Ferry terminal parking lots. These are right by the ferry and are pay to park. It’s a short walk to the boathouse.

Packing List:

  • Each club to bring the coxswains needed for racing + coxswain equipment (cox boxes) 
    • Coach Coxswain meeting morning of at 7:45AM in the great room
  • BIR is providing almost all rowing equipment, however, we ask that each club bring 1 tent (10×10) for your rowers to put their personal belongings in if you need. We will have a sign for each club to house their tent.
  • Dress for the weather – please bring layers, sunscreen, hats, anything that will keep you comfortable. 
    • Please bring extra clothes and a separate pair of shoes that won’t be going into the water
  • Shoes that can get wet – we beach launch!
    • Croc/Chacos/Teva type shoes work best – the beach is rocky
  • Refillable water bottle

Food Provided:

  • We will have light breakfast (ex. sweet breads, bagels, eggs, cheese, fruit, etc.) available in the morning
  • Lunch will be provided by Grillipinos – local and BIR parent owned!

We spy @bi_rowing at @hocr1965 👊🏻

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We spy @bi_rowing at @hocr1965 👊🏻

Evenings on the water in Eagle Harbor captured by @edrogge 👌🏻

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Evenings on the water in Eagle Harbor captured by @edrogge 👌🏻

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.

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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

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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!

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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!