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Slasher winners announced

Driftwood Staff - August 28, 2024

(Video clip from Salt Spring Slasher race on Saturday, Aug. 24 by Bryn Finer) Some 35 downhill longboard racers — including some of Canada’s best...

Youth tennis program success marked

Contributed Article - August 27, 2024

BY MARGARET FISHER For Salt Spring Tennis Association The Salt Spring Tennis Association (SSTA) has seen a busy and successful year of junior tennis activity under...

Salt Spring Slasher on this weekend

Robb Magley - August 20, 2024

The fastest event of its kind in Canada is back for two days this weekend, as the 13th annual Salt Spring Slasher downhill skateboarding...

Island athlete a magnet for gold

Gail Sjuberg - August 7, 2024

Baseball player Sean Anderson turns just 15 this month, but he is already very familiar with the feeling of medals being placed around his...

Junior sailors earn BC Summer Games silver

Contributed Article - July 31, 2024

Submitted by Salt Spring Junior Sailing Team Two junior sailing teams had a successful competition at the 2024 BC Summer Games from July 18 to...

Kanaka Skatepark expansion proposed

Gail Sjuberg - July 9, 2024

The popularity of a fun Fracas at Kanakas competition and the Kanaka Skatepark in general is giving fuel to a plan to expand the...

Island sailors head to BC Summer Games

Contributed Article - July 9, 2024

SUBMITTED BY SSI Junior Race Team In light winds and strong currents, two junior sailors from Salt Spring were first overall in the Club-420 division...

Portlock tennis courts repaired

Contributed Article - June 18, 2024

SUBMITTED BY SALT SPRING TENNIS ASSOCIATION Twelve Salt Spring Tennis Association (SSTA) volunteers spent three hot days last weekend repairing and restoring courts 2 and...

Young sailors tackle tricky conditions

Contributed Article - June 4, 2024

BY IZZI PUGH AUCOIN, RUEBEN SOL and ANNA PUGH Six junior sailors from the Salt Spring Island Sailing Club (SSISC) attended the Royal Victoria Spring...

Rajsic Classic tennis tourney continues

Contributed Article - May 29, 2024

SUBMITTED BY SSTA Twenty-four teams participated in the sixth annual Rajsic Classic tennis tournament, making for a great turnout and some exciting matches for the...

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