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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 (ages 13-18) and Masters (19-99+).
Q: Who can join?
A: Membership in Bainbridge Island Rowing isopen 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, go to Join/Become a Member.
Q: What does it cost to join?
A: Masters: The annual membership fee for 2008 is $175 per person for renewing members. New members
may join for $175 until Spetember 1st, after which the membership fee for the balance of the year is $90. For active military and full-time students, annual membership is
$90. Rowing fees are $200 for three months or $80 month. All fees are non-refundable. For more information, go to Row/Masters.
Juniors: Junior membership status is included with the payment of seasonal rowing 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
moreinformation, go to Row/Juniors.
Q: Are there other fees?
A: Additional fees for Juniors include the cost of uniforms, travel fees for out-of-town regattas, and USRowing
membership. For details, see Row/Juniors.
Additional (non-refundable) fees for Masters rowers include the following:
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Rowing fees (required for participation in organized sweep programs): $80/month or $200/trimester
(March-May, June-August, September-November)
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Volunteer buyout fee (optional): $200/year, payable with membership
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Rack fees for small boat storage (optional): $300/year, with installments payable in March, June,
and September
For additional information about organized sweep rpgorams, see Row/Masters.
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 (some of dubious heritage) 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 memebrs 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. For more information about joining these rows, see Row/Scullers.
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 out Race/Regatta Schedule. For information about the Juniors program, go to Row/Juniors. For information about the Masters programs, go to Row/Masters.
Q: How do I join?
A: To become a member of Bainbridge Island Rowing now, visit Join/Become a Member.
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.
Active military and full-time students, when you register as a member, choose the pay-by-check option, and then send
in a check for $90. Your account will be adjusted appropriately when the check is logged in to the system.
Q: I have a single of my own. Can I store it at the boatyard?
A: Yes, if there's room. For information, see Join/Store a Boat.
Q: What if I've never rowed before? How can I try it out?
A: National Learn-to-Row Day is Saturday, June 7, 2008. On that day, we'll be offering 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 Row/Learn-to-Row.
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