Bainbridge Island Rowing

What Bainbridge Island Rowing does

Bainbridge Island Rowing (BIR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community rowing organization founded in 2001 and headquartered at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center on Eagle Harbor at 281 Brien Drive SE, Bainbridge Island, Washington. The organization operates a waterfront boathouse containing rowing shells, stable barges, approximately 50 indoor ergometers, a conference room seating 12-16, and a Great Room accommodating 170+ seated guests or 250+ in rows. Its program portfolio covers Learn to Row ($470) and Learn to Erg ($220) for adult beginners, Adult Novice and Adult Team/Masters programs for recreational and competitive rowers, Adult Winter Fitness (Nov 2026 - Feb 2027), and Junior Programs including High School teams, Middle School (largest-ever cohort of 37 rowers in spring 2026), and Summer Camps. Programs are coached by a mix of volunteer and dedicated coaches, with Walker Hauptman serving as Deputy Director of Rowing and Kathy Kalstrup as President.

BIR generates revenue from six primary streams: membership dues and program fees (Adult Membership $151-$300; Annual Unlimited Access $1,615; Seasonal Unlimited $967), corporate and group team-building experiences at three tiers (Rowing Discovery 2-3 hours, Half-Day Row & Recharge 4-5 hours, Full-Day Rowing Retreat 7-8 hours), venue rental of the conference room and Great Room, regatta participation fees, tax-deductible donations supporting a scholarship fund (Rowing for All covers 25%-75% of program costs via Helpline House screening), and spiritwear/merchandise sold through partnerships with 776BC and m52gear. The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected at the Annual Member Meeting.

Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth referrals, local school and community partnerships, an active Instagram (@bi_rowing) and Facebook presence, a Mailchimp newsletter, and a calendar of community fundraising events including the July 4th Snack Shack, Brown Bear Regatta (third year hosting), Bainbridge Island Oktoberfest with BIDA, Mahjong in May (supporting the Asian Arts & Heritage Festival), and the Dream Big Annual Auction. Corporate team-building is sold through direct outreach coordinated by Amanda Pekasky. Customers span youth athletes, adult masters rowers, corporate teams, and community event organizers across the Pacific Northwest.

Name

Bainbridge Island Rowing

Legal name

Bainbridge Island Rowing

Website

https://bainbridgerowing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bainbridge Island Rowing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rowing club on Bainbridge Island, Washington, offering learn-to-row, competitive, and youth programs plus venue rentals and corporate team-building experiences to community members since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Rowing Club Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Rowing club programs
• Youth rowing instruction
• Adult rowing programs
• Community rowing center
• Corporate team building

Headquarters

HQ city

Bainbridge Island

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Program Fees: Annual and seasonal membership fees plus program fees for rowing instruction, training sessions, and competitive rowing programs for juniors and adults.
2. Corporate Team Building: Corporate and group rowing experiences offered at tiered levels (Rowing Discovery, Half-Day Row & Recharge, Full-Day Rowing Retreat) for team building purposes.
3. Venue Rental: Rental of conference room and Great Room at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center for weddings, parties, corporate events, and community gatherings. Conference room seats 12-16, Great Room holds 170+ guests.
4. Regatta Fees: Fees charged for participation in regional rowing competitions including entry fees and shared club expenses.
5. Donations and Scholarships: Tax-deductible donations to support rowing programs and scholarship fund to maintain financial accessibility. Organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
6. Spiritwear and Merchandise: Sales of branded gear including uniforms, dry robes, and spiritwear through partnerships with 776BC and m52gear.

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Core offering

Bainbridge Island Rowing is a community-based nonprofit rowing club that teaches, trains, and supports rowers across all ages and skill levels at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center on Eagle Harbor. Its primary offerings include group rowing instruction (Learn to Row, Learn to Erg), seasonal and annual adult and junior membership programs, and competitive team training. The organization also generates revenue through corporate team-building experiences, venue rental of the boathouse facilities, and community fundraising events.

Product overview

Bainbridge Island Rowing operates as a community nonprofit rowing organization based at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center on Eagle Harbor. The organization offers a multi-tiered portfolio of rowing programs including Learn to Row and Learn to Erg for adult beginners, Adult Novice and Adult Team programs for recreational and competitive rowers, and comprehensive Junior Programs for high school and middle school athletes. In addition to core rowing programming, BIR provides venue rental services for events and corporate team building experiences, organizes community events as fundraisers, and sells spiritwear and uniforms through partner vendors. Financial accessibility is supported through the Rowing for All Scholarship Program. The organization functions as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building a multi-generational rowing community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learn to Row (LTR) Program A three-part annual adult beginner rowing program that introduces participants to rowing stroke technique on ergs, followed by water instruction using stable rowing barges and shells. Graduates advance to the Adult Novice Team.
• Learn to Erg An 8-week group fitness course teaching rowing technique, mechanics, and terminology without water involvement. Can be taken standalone or as preparation for Learn to Row sessions.
• Adult Team/Masters Programs Recreational and competitive rowing opportunities for qualified adults, including sweep and sculling options, with scheduled practice sessions and regatta participation throughout the racing season.
• Adult Novice Program Practice sessions for first-year rowers and experienced rowers refining technique. Novices progress to the full Adult Team with coach approval, typically within 12 weeks of completing Learn to Row.
• Adult Winter Fitness Program Coached group erg sessions 6 days per week running November through February, including circuit training sessions called 'Recess' for mobility and strength development.
• Junior Programs Rowing programs for youth including High School Teams, Middle School rowing, and Summer Camps. Includes the largest-ever Middle School program with 37 rowers and dedicated 7th grade breakout schedule.
• Corporate & Group Team Building Team-building rowing experiences at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center with tiered offerings including Rowing Discovery (2-3 hours), Half-Day Row & Recharge (4-5 hours), and Full-Day Rowing Retreat (7-8 hours). Available for corporate teams, nonprofits, startups, and community groups.
• Venue Rental Rental of the Stan Pocock Rowing Center facilities including a conference room (seats 12-16) and Great Room (holds 170+ guests seated or 250+ in rows). Used for weddings, parties, memorials, corporate retreats, and fundraisers.
• Community Events Public community events produced and partnered on throughout the year including July 4th Snack Shack, Global Fútbol Viewing Party, Brown Bear Regatta, Bainbridge Island Oktoberfest, Mahjong in May, and Dream Big Annual Auction. Events serve as fundraisers for the scholarship fund.
• Rowing for All Scholarship Program Financial assistance program providing 25% to 75% coverage of program fees for youth and adult rowers with demonstrated need. Partnership with Helpline House for confidential financial screening.
• BIR Spiritwear & Uniform Store Branded merchandise including 776BC race uniforms (unisuits, tanks, trou), Dry Robes by Red Equipment, and m52gear spiritwear. Includes BIR Race Kit, training layers, and accessories.
• Summer Seasonal Unlimited Membership 12-week seasonal membership option (June through August) for fair weather rowers, seasonal islanders, and visiting college rowers. Includes special rates for Junior Alumni.
• Legacy Giving Program Planned giving program allowing supporters to include BIR in wills, trusts, or retirement beneficiary designations to sustain scholarships, equipment, facilities, and rowing programs for future generations.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Helpline HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for administering financial assistance scholarship applications. Helpline House reviews requests confidentially and submits recommendations for scholarship aid levels (25%, 50%, or 75%) to BIR. This allows scholarship recipients to remain anonymous to coaches and other participants.
• Bainbridge EventscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration for birthday party packages and family pop-up events at the boathouse, creating turnkey celebration experiences for island families and increasing visibility for the venue and rowing programs.
• Elevate Strength & ConditioningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for cross-training services, with BIR high school athletes splitting winter training time between ergs at the boathouse and cross training with Elevate.
• Good Play AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for community watch party events, including USA vs Australia soccer viewing at the boathouse.
• Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for waterfront park cleanup work party, with 40 volunteers removing invasive plants. BIR received a $1,300 grant for this volunteer work.
• Cascade Bicycle ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for the annual Chilly Hilly bicycle ride, with BIR boathouse serving as a welcoming stop for thousands of cyclists, raising funds for scholarships and visibility for BIR.
• Brown BearcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThird year of partnership for Brown Bear Regatta, a flagship fall regatta on Eagle Harbor. Hosted regatta has become a highlight of the fall season.
• Homes for our TroopsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBIR junior rowers and families volunteered to help landscape the future home of Army Captain Timothy Bomke, a severely injured post-9/11 veteran, through this organization's mission to build adapted homes.
• BIDA (Bainbridge Island Downtown Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with BIDA and Bainbridge Events for Bainbridge Island Oktoberfest, a new island tradition featuring local businesses and live entertainment.
• Asian Arts & Heritage FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMahjong in May event supports the Asian Arts & Heritage Festival on Bainbridge Island, with proceeds benefiting BIR's scholarship fund.

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Recent moves6 records

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Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BIRowing
• Instagraminstagram.com/bi_rowing
• Xx.com/bainbridgerows

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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