We believe that rowing changes lives through teamwork, relationships, community, and the simple serenity of being out on the water. BIR is pleased to offer adult Learn to Row programs three times a year plus a Learn to Erg head start in the winter months.

Learn to Row 2026

Longtime BIR Coaches Kathy Maher and Barb Shane invite you to share in their love of rowing at a 2 week Learn to Row program in 2026. Each cohort will meet for a boathouse orientation on the first night followed by a float test at the Aquatic Center. A weekend intensive on our training barge kicks off 2 weeks of on-water learning.

Learn to Row graduates are invited to advance to our Adult Novice rowing sessions for 12 weeks before joining the full Adult Team. They also enjoy a generous discount on annual rowing fees to set them up for success as new members of Bainbridge Island Rowing.

Learn to Row #1

March 26th – April 8th

Thursday	3/26	6:30PM – 8:30PM	First meeting and float test
Saturday/ Sunday	3/28 – 3/29	7:30AM – 12:00PM	Weekend intensive on the barge
Monday/ Wednesday	3/30 – 4/8	6:30PM – 8:00PM	On-water instruction

Learn to Row #2

May 18th – June 3rd

Monday/ Wednesday	5/18 – 5/20	6:30PM – 8:00PM	Learn to erg + boathouse orientation
Friday	5/22	5:00PM – 6:30PM	Group float test
Saturday/ Sunday	5/23 – 5/24	7:30AM – 12:00PM	Weekend intensive on the barge
Monday/ Wednesday	5/25 – 6/3	6:30PM – 8:00PM	On-water instruction

Learn to Row #3

July 13th – July 29th

Monday/ Wednesday	7/13 – 7/15	6:30PM – 8:00PM	Learn to erg + boathouse orientation
Thursday	7/16	6:30PM – 8:30PM	Group float test
Saturday/ Sunday	7/18 – 7/19	7:30AM – 12:00PM	Weekend intensive on the barge
Monday/ Wednesday	7/20 – 7/29	6:30PM – 8:00PM	On-water instruction

Class limit: 14
Cost: $470 program fee + USRowing membership*
All rowers must have a current float test or PADI cert on file.

*USRowing Membership

BIR participants must be current USRowing members for our insurance purposes. Visit USRowing to join or renew. Select the $10 Learn to Row level (valid for 60 days) or $25 Basic level (valid for 1 year).

BIR Club code: KRCBC

Adult Novice Team

Learn to Row graduates are ready to jump in with regular Adult Novice sessions. These on-water practices are designed for first year rowers and experienced rowers looking to fine tune their technique. Novices graduate up to the full Adult Team with coach approval, usually within a couple months.

Enjoy discounted annual member dues and prorated fees that are valid through February 2027. LTR Graduate rowing fees give you unlimited access to rowing sessions you are qualified to join as well as our full winter conditioning schedule.

Learn to Row graduates should expect to row with the Novice Team for 12 weeks before moving up to the full Adult Team.

Annual Member Dues	$151
Rowing Fees – LTR1 Graduate	$1,144
Rowing Fees – LTR2 Graduate	$875
Rowing Fees – LTR3 Graduate	$639

Financial Assistance

Bainbridge Island Rowing is committed to making rowing available to all members of our Kitsap County community and financial assistance is available to those with demonstrated need. Click here to learn more.

Learn to Erg 2026

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.

Registration for LTE 2026 is now closed.
Catch BIR on the water this spring — Learn to Row starts up in March!

Learn to Erg is open to adults:

January 26th – March 18th, 2026
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
8 weeks

Class limit: 20
Cost: $220 program fee + USRowing membership*