Discover the remarkable story of Tom Toynbee and the forgotten roots of rowing on Salt Spring Island. From local waters to the world's most prestigious regatta, this latest article explores a chapter of our island's sporting history that deserves to be remembered.

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.

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