Bainbridge Island Rowing is a community-based, non-profit 501c(3) organization founded in 2001. Our purpose is to promote all facets of the sport of rowing. Rowing activities take place at Waterfront Park on Bainbridge Island and throughout the greater Puget Sound area. Bainbridge Island Rowing is a member of USRowing, Northwest Region.

Q: What categories of membership are available?

A: Juniors (high school age) and Masters (19-99+).

Q: Who can join?

A: Bainbridge Island Rowing is open to anyone interested in rowing or in supporting crew on Bainbridge Island or the greater Kitsap area. Our success as an organization depends in large part on the involvement and volunteer energy of our members. All members are expected to contribute by joining committees and work parties.

Benefits of membership include access to all Bainbridge Island Rowing programs, voting privileges at the annual and special meetings -- and the opportunity to help build a vibrant rowing community on Bainbridge Island. For information about joining Bainbridge Island Rowing, visit the Masters/General Information page or simply log in, set up and account,, and join.

Q: What does it cost to join?

A: Masters: The annual fee for 2011 is $200 per person for renewing members. New members may join for $200 until September 1st, after which the membership fee for the balance of the year is $100. Discounts are also available for those who complete a learn-to-row class, within two weeks of compleing a class, and for college students rowing during the summer only. Rowing fees are $550/year, $250/season, or $125/month. All fees are non-refundable. For a complete summary of al 2012 dues and fees, CLICK HERE.

Juniors: Junior membership status is included with the payment of seasonal program fees. No further fee or application process is required. Junior members are entitled to all benefits of club membership except the right to vote at the Annual or other Special Meetings. For more information about programs for high school-age rowers, visit the Juniors page. For details of Junior program fees for 2012, CLICK HERE.

Q: Are there other fees?

A: Additional fees for Juniors may include the cost of uniforms, travel fees for out-of-town regattas, and USRowing membership.

Additional fees for Master rowers may include the following:

For those who chose to race, the cost of uniforms, regatta fees, and USRowing membership
Volunteer buyout fee (optional): $200/year, payable with membership
Rack fees for small boat storage: $300/year, with installments payable in March, June, and September. For details, download the 2012 boat storage policy and agreement.

For additional information about organized programs for Masters rowers, visit the Masters page.

Q: Do you offer programs for both sweep rowers and scullers?

A: Yes and no. While all of our official Masters programs are intended for sweep rowers, the club does own a small fleet of single and double sculls and one quad. Our Juniors program does accomodate high schoolers who would like to scull -- speak to the coach if you are interested. There is also a growing number of club members with their own singles and a few with doubles. Many of them head to the water at 7 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday morning.

Q: What are the opportunities for racing as a member of Bainbridge Island Rowing?

A: We love to race! For the current regatta schedule, check with the coach of the appropriate program. For information about the Juniors program, visit the Juniors page. For information about the Masters programs, visit the Masters/Sweep Programs page.

Q: How do I join?

A: To become a member of Bainbridge Island Rowing now, log in, set up an account, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Q: What's with this online registration and payment system? Can I still download paper forms and pay by check?

A: Our online registration and payment system is new as of Spring 2008. It's safe, it's secure, and it's fast and easy. No, you may not fill in paper forms; all signups and registrations are now done online. (The only exception is the float test.) Begin by clicking LOG IN and then follow the instructions on the screen. And yes, you may still pay by check if you wish. As you go through the online process, you'll be offered a choice of paying by credit or debit card, or by check.

Q: I have a single of my own. Can I store it at the boatyard?

A: If space is available. For details, download the 2012 boat storage policy and agreement document

Q: What if I've never rowed before? How can I try it out?

A: Juniors can learn to row simply by signing up for any Junior program -- spring, summer, or fall, or by taking a learn to row class. For adults, we offer learn to row classes throught the spring and summer. We also participate in USRowing's National Learn-to-Row Day, usually the first Saturday in June. On that day, we offer lots of opportunities for interested newbies to get in a boat. From mid April through August, we also offer learn-to-row classes that will give you a more in-depth experience. To sign up for a learn-to-row class or see the current schedule, visit the Learn to Row page.