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.
Snapshot of the adults and juniors out for a new years row! Happy 2026!
Mark your calendars and buy your tickets for this special showing on January 24th, 7PM at Lynwood Theatre! Join us!
This acclaimed documentary is based on the memoir by Arshay Cooper, this inspiring story follows a group of young men from Chicago who formed the nation’s first all-Black high school rowing team. The film celebrates resilience, teamwork, and the transformative power of rowing. Head to the link in our bio to our website and learn more and get tickets!
BIR Presale:
Tickets are available exclusively for BIR members, families, and friends now through January 17th.
Age Guidance:
This film touches on mature themes including gang violence, drugs, and personal trauma. The recommended audience is ages 13+.
📅 Date: Saturday, January 24th
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Lynnwood Theatre
🎟️ Tickets: $15 each
🪑 Capacity: 200 seats (let’s see if we can sell out!)
🍿 Treats: Concessions, beer & wine available for purchase
As our year end campaign comes to an end, to put it simply, thank you.
Because of you—our donors, volunteers, athletes, families, and friends—Bainbridge Island Rowing continues to be a place where people ages 13 to 90 come together to row, learn, compete, and belong. Your generosity sustains our programs, supports scholarships, keeps our equipment safe and strong, and moves us closer to our 25-year milestone with confidence and momentum.
Every gift, every share, and every show of support is part of the legacy we are building together. You are helping ensure that BIR remains a community that changes lives—on and off the water—for years to come.
From all of us at BIR, thank you for believing in our mission and being part of our crew. 💙🚣♂️
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LOVING the sunny days in between the cold and rain! Also, can someone tell us what day it is? lol. Asking for literally, ALL OF US. 🤪
THIS FRIDAY AT 7! We are excited to open our doors to the entire Bainbridge community for this fun Swing Dance night! It’s pay what-you-can and your entry benefits our scholarship program at BIR. Swipe to the next image for more details! Grab some friends and come have a great time!
The year 2026 will mark an incredible milestone for our club: 25 years of changing lives through rowing. For a quarter century, BIR has brought together people of all ages, from 13 to 90, to row, learn, compete and connect. It’s a legacy built on teamwork, volunteer spirit, and the generosity of donors like you.
We invite you to join us in finishing strong. Your year-end gift will help ensure that Bainbridge Island Rowing remains a place where generations can row, grow, and belong for the next 25 years and beyond.
We have one more important goal: raising $60,000 through our year-end campaign. Achieving this will allow us to enter our milestone year with stability and momentum. It is the generosity of our donors that sustains our boathouse capital campaign, maintains safe and high-quality equipment for our rowers, and keeps rowing accessible and affordable through scholarships. Your support truly changes lives each day. Please consider a donation today!
Holiday workouts hit different with this crew 🎄 From ergs to jump rope, waterfront cleanup to pie finishes 🥧 Junior and Adult team, friends, and family—this one’s for the books ❤️
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.
