Race Around the Rock

The event consists of an 88km relay race around Salt Spring Island and is appropriate for coastal rowing/open-water shells for participants in the 4x, 4x+, and 2x. A boat can have a solo crew or multiple crews. All boats must abide by FISA coastal boat standards.

This is a relay-style race where teams are made up of multiple rowers from the same club or a composite crew of rowers.

The event is intended to bring together coastal rowers from across BC, Canada, and the Western US. This is a celebrated event on Salt Spring Island and a celebration of Salt Spring Island culture.