Programs

The Salt Spring Island Rowing Club (SSIRC) offers year round recreational and competitive rowing programs for youth and adults. Check out our programs pages for more information.

If you are interesting in learning to row contact ssirowing@gmail.com for information on the next Learn to Row.

Youth Programs

Adult Programs

The Salt Spring Island Rowing Club has adopted Safe Sport, a national set of policies to ensure a safe environment for every participant at the club.

Race Around The Rock (RAR)

Race Around The Rock is the coastal regatta hosted by the Salt Spring Island Rowing Club.

The event consists of an 88km circumnavigation around Salt Spring Island and is appropriate for coastal rowing/open-water shells for any/all participants adults (19+) and Juniors (U19) in the 4x, 4+ and 2x.

This year Race Around The Rock will take place on Sunday August 25th, 2024. For more information visit the event page.

Race Around The Rock (RAR) Regatta

Club Updates

Mar 28

Race Around The Rock 2024 - Pre Registration

Exciting News! The Race Around The Rock has been scheduled for Sunday, August 25th 2024. The athlete & family dinner will take place on...

Aug 31, 2023

Race Around The Rock 2023 - Athlete Reflections

By Michael Strumberger In six short months since my chilly midseason learn-to-row in February, I found myself at the heart of an...

Jun 13, 2021

Come Try Rowing Day - June 27

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