Arlington Boathouse Foundation

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...

12/28/2023

Join us in the Potomac River Cleanup at Theodore Roosevelt Island!

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Time: 2-5 pm

Join Potomac Conservancy, Potomac Boat Club, Arlington Boathouse Foundation, and Georgetown University Crew for a safe, fun trash MLK Day cleanup at Theodore Roosevelt Island. Make a massive difference for the Potomac River as we turn to the water for a safe, healthy place to enjoy the outdoors. This clean-up will be for the rowing community and will be a great day of service, and community engagement. Once registered, you will receive essential details such as logistics and release forms. See you there!

Signup link: https://signup.com/go/LMiVwqc

Questions? Please reach out to James.Freis@hotmail.com or cdopita@gmail.com

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

10/15/2023

https://arlingtonboathouse.org/arlington-families-show-support-at-recent-county-board-meeting/

Parents, students, coaches, and community members attended the 10/4/23 Arlington County Board meeting to show their support for the boathouse project. Wakefield student-athlete Luke Thurston shared his thoughts with the board, expressing from the heart why the success of this project is so important...

10/12/2023

We want to thank the APS HS rowing programs and other community members for their enthusiasm for the boathouse project. They are rallying for this Saturday's meeting with the county board to remind them that the community is behind this project and is engaged. Please join them... your presence counts!

04/25/2023

Celebrate HS rowing, and the man whose vision set in motion the Arlington Boathouse project!