The Solstice Row
Rowing From Sunrise to Sunset!
Raise pledges per kilometer. Enter as a team or individual. All ages welcome!
Registration deadline: June 18, 2026
What is the Solstice Row?
Hosted by the Victoria City Rowing Club and open to all rowers at Victoria Rowing Society and guests from other clubs — the Elk Lake Summer Solstice Row is a dawn-to-dusk fundraising endurance challenge. Teams and individuals row and erg continuously from sunrise to sunset, raising pledges per kilometer for fleet replacement and equipment.
Team or Individual
Enter solo or as a relay team. Singles, doubles, quads, and eights share one boat and one erg — rotating all day long.
Raise Pledges per km
Rally your network to pledge $/km. The more you row, the more you raise for new boats, oars, and coaching equipment.
Row Elk Lake
Follow the scenic whole-lake flow pattern on beautiful Elk Lake. Erg on the tarmac between boat rotations to keep the km ticking.
Prizes & Fun
Compete for Best Team Name, Most Kilometers, and Most Money Raised. Hourly raffles, 50/50 draw, live music, and BBQ all day.
Our Cause
Fleet replacement (boats), oars, and coaching equipment (radios, megaphones).
Format & Rules
Teams share one boat and one erg. No simultaneous rowing and erging. Hand-tag all transitions. Row the full Elk Lake loop pattern, switching to the erg between boat runs. Log start/stop times with GPS and erg PM5 screenshots.
Event Schedule
Check-in & Boat Rigging
logisticsArrive early to check in, rig your boat, and get your team log sheet. Safety briefing at the dock.
Sunrise — Challenge Begins
milestoneFirst team on the water at sunrise. The clock starts — every kilometer counts toward your pledge total!
Morning Rows Underway
rowTeams rotate on boats and ergs using the whole-lake flow pattern. Hand-tag all rower transitions.
Hourly Raffle Draw
socialFirst hourly raffle draw at the tarmac. Tickets available at the concession tent all day.
Midday BBQ & 50/50 Draw
socialGrab lunch from the BBQ. 50/50 draw announced at noon. Keep the kilometers rolling!
Afternoon Push
rowHalfway through sunset — teams dig deep. Music and community cheer keep the energy high.
Final Stretch Begins
milestoneFour hours to sunset. Final push for teams chasing Most Kilometers and Most Money Raised prizes.
Last Laps on the Lake
rowGolden hour on Elk Lake. Final erging and rowing to maximize your team's total distance.
Sunset — Challenge Complete!
milestoneOars down at sunset. Official km totals recorded. Prizes awarded for Best Team Name, Most Kilometers, and Most Money Raised.
Prizes & Celebration
socialPrize presentations, final raffle draw, and community celebration. Thank you for rowing for a great cause!
Team Meter Totals
I Am Groot
VCRCGroot · 15 members
234m
total
Team Crushed-Souls
VRSJane Smith · 4 members
0m
total
Sunrise Scullers
VCRCAlex Torres · 8 members
0m
total
Our Sponsors
Solstice Row is made possible by the generous support of these organizations.
Interested in sponsoring Solstice Row?
Get in TouchJoin Us
Questions about the event, pledging, or volunteering? Reach out to the VCRC organising team.
clubadmin@vcrc.bc.ca
Venue
Elk Lake, Victoria, BC
5100 Patricia Bay Highway, Victoria, BC V8Y 2T6
Donate
Pledge $/km or make a flat donation to the BC Amateur Sport Fund.
Ready to Row for a Cause?
Register your team and start collecting pledges. Every kilometer counts toward new boats and equipment for VCRC.