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 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.
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*
*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
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 session 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 Barge kicks off 2 weeks of on-water learning.
Learn to Row graduates are invited to advance to our Adult Novice rowing sessions. 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 21st – June 3rd
| Thursday | 5/21 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM | First meeting and 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 16th – July 29th
| Thursday | 7/16 | 6:30PM – 8:30PM | First meeting and 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: $460 program fee + USRowing membership*
*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
Continue with the 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.
| 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.
