Arlington Boathouse Foundation

05/31/2026

https://arlingtonboathouse.org/arlington-hs-rowing-teams-see-success/

Our connection to the river is strong, and it offers so much to our young people. It will be amazing what our kids can do when they no longer have to cross the river, battle traffic, and more just to pursue their passions. The Arlington Boathouse will offer access to…

05/31/2026

Little things have a big impact. Read this great piece about W-L's trailblazing female athlete, and know that our project offers this and more for our young people. All they need is access to the river!

On April 18th, Washington-Liberty HS Crew celebrated the legacy of pioneering athlete, Ellie Cochran '73, who was the first woman to win a gold medal at the National Schoolboy Regatta as a coxswain for the men's rowing program. She blazed a trail for the women's program at W-L, which started…

04/21/2026

A nice piece that highlights the great progress we are making with our county partners towards bringing our dream to life.

County leaders appear optimistic that plans for an Arlington boathouse on the Potomac River will stay on track to open by the end of the decade. "I think we're through the hardest parts," County Board member Susan Cunningham said at the April 14 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission, where t...

01/22/2026

A good article from DC native and U.S. Olympian should resonate with all users of the Potomac. The ABF believes the ability for our community to have greater access to the Potomac will also bring greater awareness of the need to protect it as well.

D.C. native, Wilson HS and GWU grad, and U.S. Olympian in rowing, Aquil Abdullah shares why we all should be working to be better stewards of our river. Access to the river through the Arlington Boathouse will give educational opportunities for Arlington Public Schools students and give them a close...

12/15/2025

Arlington rowing parents share their experiences with rowing and how it has impacted their families in many positive ways. This is the kind of stuff that the ABF sees as beneficial to our community and why the Arlington Boathouse project is so important. Listen for yourself!

Former Wakefield High School Crew Booster parents Alicia Cushman, Kim O'Connell, Ed Hasecke, and Jessica Lenard have started a podcast, The Gather, where they share their experiences with rowing, what it offered their children, how it impacted their families, and how it changed their lives for the b...

12/08/2025

https://arlingtonboathouse.org/being-outside-does-the-body-good/

"Water can instill a sense of being away and boundless possibilities, yet also a feeling of compatibility with our location, of comfort and belonging.'' This quote is no surprise to anyone who has spent time along or on the Potomac River. This thoughtful article in Outside Magazine shares how scienc...

12/08/2025

https://arlingtonboathouse.org/four-mile-run-kayak-launch-offers-access/

A recent article in ALXnow.com shares the exciting news about the opening of the public kayak launch on the Alexandria side of Four Mile Run. Alexandrians will now benefit from this public access to local blue space and the Potomac River. This ADA-compliant access shows Alexandria's commitment to it...

11/06/2025

There is nothing better than spending time with fellow rowing enthusiasts and comparing notes: we had a wonderful time yesterday morning chatting with Karyn Shackelford from Baltimore Community Rowing, who does incredible work to offer opportunities for underserved communities in Baltimore. They make sure kids succeed! We are happy to support them as they organize and look to revitalize their facility and grounds for even better experiences for all. Communities strengthening communities.

Shown below, on location at the lower boat site of the Arlington Boathouse project, are Karyn, Executive Director of Baltimore Community Rowing; George Kirschbaum, ABF Secretary; and ABF President, Paul Holland.

10/16/2025

Read the exciting article in Rowing News featuring the Arlington Boathouse project and our Director of Fundraising, Sean Bamman! We are really excited to be recognized by this premier sporting news outlet and to receive national recognition for our efforts.

For Sean Bamman, rowing was a path out of poverty. Thirty years later, he is helping raise money for a much-needed boathouse on the Arlington side of the Potomac

10/14/2025

It is a busy news day for the ABF! RFP for the Boathouse Master Plan has been released by the County. You can find it here:

Details for RFQ N1199 Boathouse Master Plan (LA55ARLINGCOGOV:103411) from the Arlington County Government due 10/16/25