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.
What a year! Goodbye, 2024! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for our program in 2025! Happy New Year from all of us at BIR! 💙🤍💛
It’s the last few days of the year to give to BIR through One Call For All! Did you know you can donate to Bainbridge Island Rowing through OCFA? Did you also know they cover the processing fee for donations? They do! Simple and easy! Please consider BIR when making your selections of organizations to support! 👏🏻 #OCFA2024
Starting January 27th! Registration is open! We look forward to teaching you the techniques of rowing and conditioning. Learn to ‘Erg’ is a special opportunity to learn the technique, mechanics, and lingo of rowing before actually hitting the water. This class can either be taken individually, or in preperation for Learn to Row which will start in late March.
An Erg is the common name for indoor rowing machines. Our winter “Learn to ‘Erg’” class is a great introduction to the sport of rowing and a chance to improve overall physical conditioning and meet new friends. These Learn to ‘Erg’ sessions are on-land fitness/functional stretching classes, designed to teach proper rowing form and prepare you for Learn to Row classes, however it is not required to continue on to Learn to Row. Learn to Row will begin March 27th, 2025. Registration will open in February.
The classes are open to all adults, whether you plan to row on the water or not.
Dates: January 27th-March 19th | 17 sessions total
Program Times: Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:30pm
Class limit: 20
Cost: $195 program fee
Additional Cost: $25 for USRowing Basic Membership ($20 for existing members) All rowers must have a valid US Rowing Basic Membership (good for 365 days).
USRowing Membership Info:
For our insurance purposes, all BIR participants MUST be valid members of USRowing. Join or renew your membership at USRowing.com
Use club code KRCBC (case-sensitive) to be added to the BIR roster. USRowing membership fees must be paid annually.
Financial Assistance:
BIR is committed to making rowing available to all members of our Kitsap County community and financial assistance is available to those with demonstrated need. While funds are provided entirely by BIR (thank you to our many generous donors!), financial evaluations are done anonymously via Helpline House. Read more on our website!
LAST CALL for giving to BIR through One Call For All! Did you know you can donate to Bainbridge Island Rowing through OCFA? Did you also know they cover the processing fee for donations? They do! Simple and easy! Please consider BIR when making your selections of organizations to support! 👏🏻 #OCFA2024
…rooting for eachother and cheering on our teammates is something we are VERY good about at BIR! These pics are so great and give us all the good feels! 👊🏻☺️ Thanks, Chris Hoxie!
Interested in rowing? Would you like to try it? Stay tuned here for details about our next Learn to Row for adults! We’d love to have you join us!
What a great time at our Twelve Days of BIR Holiday Workout! We wanted to be sure to share this awesome team pic! Our Junior and Adult teams really came through! 👊🏻 Thank you Chris Hoxie for all the pics coming through!
As the year comes to a close, please consider including BIR in your 2024 year-end giving or your 2025 giving plan. Your gift will help us make rowing accessible and affordable for everyone. Visit bainbridgerowing.org/donate/ to make an online donation and help us reach our capital campaign goal. Your support also ensures that we can provide scholarship funds to those in need. We’re on track, and with your help, we can achieve our goals!
Checks can be sent to P.O. Box 10115, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. If you have any questions, please contact development@bainbridgerowing.org.
Pic courtesy of @andrewblock178
