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.
Learn more about becoming a BIR sponsor.
Have you been wanting to learn and come out on the water with us? Learn to Erg is back, friends!
Learn to Erg is an 8 week group fitness course designed to teach the technique, mechanics, and lingo of rowing without actually hitting the water. This class can be taken on its own for fitness or in preparation for an upcoming Learn to Row session. It is not a prerequisite for learning to row, but it doesn’t hurt. Learn to Row registration opens in February — the full 2026 schedule is below.
Learn to Erg is open to adults:
January 26th – March 18th, 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
8 weeks
Head to our website to sign up!
Hey, friends! We have a limited spread of BIR x Bay Hay still available for purchase. Get it before it’s gone! Along with those, we have some other goodies for sale, too. Place your order online (link in bio in Instagram) and pick up in the office the next time you swing through the boathouse.
❄️ NEW Knit Beanie available (swipe to see) — we need to reach a 50 unit minimum to get these cuties produced in time for the holidays. Get your preorder in by 4PM on Sunday 12/7 and we’ll keep you posted on next steps.
✨ 25 Years of Rowing, Community & Connection ✨
What started as a handful of passionate rowers has grown into a vibrant, multigenerational community—ages 13 to 90—united by teamwork, resilience, and a love of the water. Our boathouse, once just a dream, is now the heart of BIR and will continue to anchor our community for generations to come. 💙🚣♀️
As we enter our milestone 25th anniversary year, we’re celebrating the stories of rowers across the decades. But before the celebration begins, we have one final 2025 goal: raise $60,000 to close out the year strong and enter 2026 with stability and momentum.
Your generosity keeps the heart of BIR beating—maintaining safe equipment, sustaining our boathouse, and ensuring rowing stays accessible through scholarships. Every gift matters, just as every seat matters in a boat. 🙌
💡 Many employers offer matching gifts—check if yours does to double your impact!
👉 Donate today at bainbridgerowing.org/donate
📬 Or mail a check to PO Box 10115, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
🔗 in our bio
Thank you for being part of our story. Here’s to honoring our past and building the next chapter together. 💙 #BIR25 #DreamBig #RowBainbridge
Thank you @petesaloutosphotography for that second image!
32 degrees Sunday morning on the water BUT totally worth it 👀🥶
📸 @edrogge
Thankful for our community! Happy Thanksgiving, friends!
🌼 by @makaylaodesigns for Dream Big
What a turnout for our erg session yesterday morning! 👊🏻💪🏻👏🏻
What a memorable night! Big thank you to all our Dream Big sponsors and volunteers! We had such a great night raising money for our rowing community that’s 25 years old this year! We could not do what we do without each and very one of you! 💙💛 Pics coming!
BIR at Head of the Lake captured by the talented @grummerphoto 👏🏻👌🏻
