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Sneakers soar at off-island events

Contributed Article - June 27, 2018

SUBMITTED BY SS SNEAKERS Salt Springers congregated in two venues this past weekend for off-island competitions. At 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, the...

Fishing derby raises record funds despite closures

Gail Sjuberg - June 20, 2018

Federal fishery closures may have put hot spots off limits and reduced total fish caught, but a record number of participants proves the Moby’s...

Rowing team earns strong national results

Gail Sjuberg - June 13, 2018

The GISS rowing team had a successful weekend at St. Catharines, Ont., where they competed in the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association national regatta...

GISS rowing team heads to nationals

Gail Sjuberg - May 23, 2018

Gulf Islands Secondary School students will be rowing in national championships in St. Catharines, Ont. next weekend. The team has been practising all year in...

Winds and tides make for memorable sailing race

Contributed Article - May 23, 2018

By PETE MCGOVERN RSS 2018 CHAIR The visiting boats have packed up their gear. Crew and skippers bleary eyed from lack of sleep or too much...

Round Salt Spring Race makes 44th run

Contributed Article - May 16, 2018

An estimated 100 sailboats will be in fine racing form this weekend for the 44th annual Round Salt Spring Race hosted by the island’s...

Island runners rise to meet challenging races

Contributed Article - May 8, 2018

SUBMITTED BY SS SNEAKERS Salt Springers were busy in many places and running disciplines this past weekend. On Saturday, 274 runners gathered at Mount Tzouhalem...

Swimmers reach B.C. podium

Driftwood Staff - May 2, 2018

Local swimmers Joan Gunn-Allard and Jane MacKenzie had podium finishes at the masters swimmers’ provincial championships over the weekend in Richmond. Gunn-Allard, who competes in the 60-64...

Spring season begins for Sneakers

Contributed Article - April 25, 2018

SUBMITTED BY SS SNEAKERS With the Sneakers having finished the winter road race season on April 8, Khai Foo inaugurated the Spring racing season...

Sneakers collect awards at end of winter racing season

Contributed Article - April 18, 2018

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING SNEAKERS The Vancouver Island Runners Association winter race series ended with the Bazan Bay 5K on April 8. The results...

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