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.
…thank you to every one who came out for the christening yesterday of our new Pocock 4+! Christened the John Foy, it was wonderful to have John and his family here to celebrate such an honor! We also took it out for a row!
This incredible addition to our fleet was made possible thanks to generous community grants from the Bainbridge Community Foundation, Rotary, BI Parks & Trails Foundation, and a thoughtful gift from an additional donor.
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…a great start to the season for our Junior Boys and Girls Varsity and Novice teams! We enjoyed heading to Sammamish and seeing some of the other teams there!
Shout out to our coaches, rowers, parents and volunteers! Let’s have a fun year!
A reminder! This Sunday we are the christening our brand-new Pocock 4+!
This beautiful boat will be dedicated to John Foy, a cherished member of the BIR community whose passion and dedication have shaped our organization over the past 25 years. John joined BIR in its inaugural year, served as Board President (2002–2003), and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2014. His connection to rowing also extends through his family, with his daughter Jeanne serving as a junior rower and coxswain for the adult men’s boat.
John’s milestones include being part of the first BIR boat to compete at the Head of the Charles Regatta, a testament to his enduring commitment to rowing and our community. We are honored to celebrate him during this christening.
Event Details:
When: Sunday, March 30th, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Where: Stan Pocock Rowing Center, 281 Brien Dr. SE
Following the christening ceremony, we’ll take the new boat on its inaugural row—a perfect way to mark this momentous occasion.
This incredible addition to our fleet was made possible thanks to generous community grants from the Bainbridge Community Foundation, Rotary, BI Parks & Trails Foundation, and a thoughtful gift from an additional donor.
We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this meaningful moment togeth
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!
