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.

Exciting News! The Race Around The Rock has been scheduled for Sunday, August 25th 2024. The athlete & family dinner will take place on Saturday, August 24th. The official registration for this event will take place through Regatta Central. The race sanctioning documents cannot be finalized until the end of April and so the event registration will not take place until that point in time. If you would like to be notified when the event is posted on Regatta Central, please add

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