Arlington Boathouse Foundation

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

10/14/2025

Hi friends, Arlington County is seeking feedback on its Public Spaces Master Plan Refresh, and you can help by letting them know how important the Arlington Boathouse Project is to you! Every bit of positive feedback help promote our effort and move us a meter closer to the finish line.

There's Still Time to Provide Feedback for the Public Spaces Master Plan Refresh Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 10/08/2025 05:42 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Shape the Future of Arlington's Public Spaces Thank you to everyone who has already....

09/26/2025

It was a great morning discussing the Arlington Boathouse project with our Arlington County Parks and Recreation partners and friends from Potomac Boat Club. Great conversations about the things to come!

04/05/2025

Looks like a fascinating talk and a history that has directly impacted Arlington's ability to use our own shores of the Potomac. https://arlhist.org/event/who-owns-the-potomac/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJeFRhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHpkbAeBeWLfUm-h451cSkU1UEpBIABMJ9_bAzK8Jk8B2sf9-iQnc9uF30FXZ_aem_AirIZKdgp1KF-9PuoY2jyg

Have you ever looked at maps and wondered why the boundary line between Virginia and Maryland on the Potomac River is so odd? It is not in the middle of the river, like it is in most places, and it doesn't really follow the curves of one shoreline or the other. Michael Nardolilli, the Executive Dire...

12/12/2024

The Arlington Boathouse Foundation is happy to announce Sean Bamman’s addition to our board of directors. A fourth-generation Arlingtonian, Sean is a graduate of Washington-Lee (now Liberty) (’92) and the University of Virginia (’96) and president of BCI, a telecom company he founded in January 2005. Passionate about rowing, Sean is focused on seeing the Arlington Boathouse project through to its completion so Arlingtonians, including his wife and sons, can enjoy access to the Potomac River from the shores of his hometown. As a board of directors, Sean will lead our capital fundraising initiatives, interfacing directly with the county’s high school programs and the community. Welcome, Sean!

07/18/2024

Hey Arlingtonians: give the county your feedback on the design of the new Gateway Park in Rosslyn! https://publicinput.com/w8886 Feedback ends tomorrow, the 19th.

We are thrilled to share three exciting draft concept designs for the future of Gateway Park! Thank you to the approximately 700 people who provided valuable input during the first community engagement. This feedback helped inform the development of the draft concepts: the Potomac Stitch the Rosslyn...