Bainbridge Island Rowing

Rowing Changes Lives

Bainbridge Island Rowing (BIR) is a 501(c)(3) organization working to build a multi-generational Kitsap County rowing community from our home base at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center on Eagle Harbor.

From humble beginnings with a single crew in 2001, BIR has changed an untold number of lives through the positive physical, psychological, social and sporting impact of rowing. BIR’s current membership ranges in age from 13 to 91 and includes 200+ individuals across all rowing skill and experience levels.

Today BIR is proud to call the Stan Pocock Rowing Center home. Ours is the first permanent rowing center serving Kitsap County and the West Sound region. Having a centrally located boathouse in Waterfront Park was been made possible thanks in no small part to our community partnerships with the City of Bainbridge Island and the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District. 

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A circular logo celebrating 25 years of BAINBRIDGE ISLAND ROWING, established in 2001. The logo features a navy blue background with a white border, gold accents, and stylized waves, with text indicating the anniversary and the organization's name.
It’s back THIS Friday! Let’s swing, Bainbridge!
…magical✨ 📸 @sgibbs23
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 wa
Bainbridge Island Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026 and we have big news! 🥨 We’ve secured the big stage this year and booked two amazing bands — welcoming back Hometown Band and bringing in the Bavarian Beer Garden Band,
…where we row 🦭 📸 @sgibbs23
The countdown is on! 💙💛 Order your Après Row gear by September 1st so you can rock it all fall long. Cozy, classic, and perfect for those post‑row vibes.
FALL REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Our fall rowing programs are open to students from across Kitsap County. No prior rowing experience is required to join, and our junior teams accept new rowers during every rowing season. BIR has historically been a no-cut
We love seeing our Boathouse! If you’re needing a venue for your next event, check our our beautiful, picturesque space! Thank you @meredith.hite for taking this picture! 🌸🌲

Everything changed the day she heard Olympic champions Anna Cummins and Mary Whipple speak.

“They talked about rowing and showed footage of their women’s 8+ Olympic Gold row in China. That seemed to me to be the coolest thing ever. I chatted with Anna and Mary and admired their medals. They were friendly and enthusiastic and told me that I, too, could row.”


— Chapple Langemack, Adult Rower