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.

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