Race Around the Rock has been featured by the Salt Spring Exchange. Discover why athletes are travelling to Salt Spring Island to row 88 kilometres, and how coastal rowing is gaining momentum in our region.

Discover why Race Around the Rock is becoming one of North America's most unique coastal rowing events and helping grow the sport on Canada's West Coast.

Thanks to incredible community support — and a generous anonymous donor who matched every dollar — by May 18th 2025, we raised $40,225...

New for 2025 rowing year , we're proud to offer this handbook to help orient new and interested members to SSI Rowing Club life. Our new...

New cold water safety rules all club members should know.

By Michael Strumberger In six short months since my chilly midseason learn-to-row in February, I found myself at the heart of an extraordinary challenge — the Salt Spring Island Rowing Club's annual 'Race Around the Rock.' This daunting 88 km Coastal Rowing Relay event promised to test endurance, teamwork, and determination. Seated aft of my competent crew mate, Grey, we embarked somewhat frantically, ready to conquer the final 16 km leg of the race around Salt Spring’s rugge

On Sunday, June 27th, Salt Spring Island Rowing Club is participation in National Come Try Rowing Day. If you (or someone you know) are...

On May 25th, 2021, the provincial government announced BC's Restart Plan. This announcement loosens previous public health restrictions...

The Salt Spring Island Rowing Club is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded grants from Jumpstart and Rowing Canada. This...