Rowing Changes Lives
At Bainbridge Island Rowing, we believe that rowing is more than just a sport—it’s a transformative experience that brings people together, fosters personal growth, and builds lasting connections within our community.
Our “Rowing Changes Lives” video highlights the impact rowing has had on individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Through teamwork, dedication, and perseverance, our members not only achieve physical fitness but also develop critical life skills such as leadership, resilience, and mutual respect.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the sport, rowing offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself, find camaraderie, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive community. We invite you to watch our video and see firsthand how rowing can change lives, one stroke at a time.
Our Community and Venue Space
Our rowing center has not only changed lives through the sport but also by serving as a vibrant community hub. Our versatile venue space has hosted memorials, weddings, community classes, and more, providing a place where connections are forged and cherished memories are made.
We had so much fun last Friday night! Big shout out to everyone who came out! We are excited to open our doors again soon to the entire Bainbridge community on 4-21 from 7PM-10PM for this fun Swing Dance Series! It’s pay what-you-can and your entry benefits our scholarship program at BIR. With dates coming up in April and May, swipe to the next images for more details! Grab some friends and come have a great time! Link in our bio to sign up today!
TONIGHT at BIR! Our NEW mayor Ashley Mathews along with council members Leslie Schneider and Kirsten Hytopoulos are holding an event this evening at the boathouse and would love to hear from the BIR community. This is a great opportunity to put faces with COBI names and add your voice to a new initiative. See attached flyer for all the details.
BIR Great Room
Monday, March 17th
6:00 – 8:00 PM
This will be a casual working forum to explore the possibility of a Winslow shuttle. Imagine a BI Ride mini bus that drives in a continuous box shuttling people between high traffic corners of Winslow.
Light refreshments will be on hand, but sadly no green beer.
LET’S GOOOOOOO!
We are thrilled that you have found us and are interested in learning to row. Here at Bainbridge Island Rowing we believe that rowing changes lives through friendships, community, teamwork and the serenity of being out on the water. Every spring through summer, we offer Learn to Row classes on the water. During the winter months, we offer ‘Learn to Erg’ classes indoors on the erg (rowing machine).
The format is a Weekend Intensive followed by skills development rowing sessions twice a week for two weeks. You are expected to commit to and attend all sessions. Once you learned the skills and completed a Learn to Row class, you will have the opportunity to join our Novice rowing group. An essential part of BIR is safety and we require all participants that will be in our rowing shells to complete a float test. This is usually scheduled after a boathouse orientation on the evening of the first session at the Bainbridge Island Aquatics Center.
Head to our Learn-to-Row page now on our website for more details!
Shout out to all the volunteers that came out for the @biparkstrailsfoundation Work Day on the waterfront! Thank you @andrewblock178 for the images!
…just wow. 🙂 Thes past two days have been just stunning on the water. Big thanks for the pic @birvarsitygirls 💙💛
We are excited to open our doors to the entire Bainbridge community for this fun Swing Dance Series! It’s pay what-you-can and your entry benefits our scholarship program at BIR. With dates in March, April, and May, swipe to the next image for more details! Grab some friends and come have a great time! Link in our bio to sign up today!
Now that the power’s back on, it’s time to pick up where we left off! ⚡️ Here’s a look at more good times from Chilly Hilly this past weekend!
