Get Involved in Rowing

Welcome to Salt Spring Island Rowing Club, where over six decades of rowing history on St. Mary Lake meet the future of the sport!

Our club is home to a competitive rowing program for young athletes, with crews that compete at the national level each year.

We also have a thriving Masters (adult) program that continues to grow annually. In addition, we’re proud to host one of the longest coastal endurance regattas of its kind.

Whether you're an aspiring athlete or just curious about rowing, there's a place for you in our community!

Programs

The Salt Spring Island Rowing Club (SSIRC) offers year round recreational and competitive rowing programs for youth and adults. Check out our programs pages for more information.

The Salt Spring Island Rowing Club has adopted Safe Sport, a national set of policies to ensure a safe environment for every participant at the club.

Are you a
visiting rower?

We offer drop-in rates for experienced rowers visiting Salt Spring Island

RCA and Rowing US members are now able to purchase a 1, 5 or 10 x row Punch Card. We hope that this will make rowing on St Mary's lake more accessible to more athletes without requiring a year long membership subscriptions.

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Race Around The Rock

Race Around The Rock is the coastal regatta hosted by the Salt Spring Island Rowing Club.

The event consists of an 88 Km circumnavigation around Salt Spring Island and is appropriate for coastal rowing/open-water shells for any/all participants adults (19+) and Juniors (U19) in the 4x, 4+ and 2x.

The next Race Around The Rock will take place in August 2026

Race Around The Rock (RAR) Regatta