Bainbridge Island Rowing offers both sweep and sculling opportunities, recreational as well as racing, for Open/Masters rowers (age 19 and above) with prior rowing experience or at least one learn-to-row session under their belts. See below for details on programs and practice times.

Doodle schedule link for August 2010: http://www.doodle.com/htzc7gtv7rszu3s8
Doodle schedule link for September 2010: http://www.doodle.com/xudqdbgu2km6yyp5

Learn-to-Row (sweeps)
LTR classes and weekend intensives are offered throughout the spring and summer each year, March through August. A special fall 2010 session begins Tuesday, September 21st. For details, visit the Learn to Row page.

Masters rowing schedule
Sweeps:
Tuesday/Thursday early morning, 4:45-6:30 a.m.

Coach: Tom Condon
Coordinator: Beth Rabinowitz

Tuesday/Thursday mid-morning, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Coach/Coordinator: Linda Desrosiers

Tuesday/Thursday evening, 6-7:30 p.m.

Coach: Dee McComb
Coordinator: Marc Stewart

Saturday morning: 7:30-9 a.m.

Coaches: Tom Condon and Dee McComb
Coordinator: Tom Coble

Coach Tom's coaching comments: http://birmasters.condonia.org/

Sculling:
Sunday morning: 7:00 a.m.

Coached by former U.S. National Team member Grant Dull

All paid-up Masters are welcome at all rows. Weekday rows will concentrate on technique. Weekend rows will offer prospective competitors the opportunity to work on race preparation. Qualified visitors are welcome to row for free up to two times. If you plan to row, go to the current Doodle calendar (link at top of this page) and sign up in advance, to assist coaches in preparing line-ups.

Membership and rowing fees
All rowers who use BIR equipment must be members of Bainbridge Island Rowing and pay non-refundable rowing fees of $80/month, $200/season (March-May, June-August, September-November), or $500 annually. A punchcard for casual rowers is also available. Qualified guests and prospective members may row up to twice at no charge.

For details, see 2010 dues document
To register and pay, log in here

Online registration and payment by check or credit card (Visa or Master Card or Discover) -- for both membership and rowing fees -- must be current before rowing; medical waiver (attached to confirmation of membership) must also be signed and returned to BIR. Remember to have your medical information (doctor, insurance) and USRowing number (if you have one) in hand before you log in and register.

Float test
Rowers new to BIR must also complete a float test.

Questions about Masters rowing? Contact Masters Coordinator, Tom Coble.

Thinking about racing this fall?
Please help with Masters race planning by Doodling your interest here:

http://www.doodle.com/63mmb5a57bxy3u6q (includes possible races for October and November)

Small boat storage
A limited number of rack spaces are available to current BIR members for non-BIR boats (singles and doubles). For details, see the 2010 Boat Storage Agreement form. Registration for 2010 rack space is now online; rack fee payments are due March 1, June 1, and September 1. For details or answers to questions, contact Boatyard Manager, Dee McComb.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? News, information, or photos for the website? Write to us at P.O. Box 11168, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-5168 or send email to info@bainbridgerowing.org.