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Pride, perspective after world rowing competition

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Pride, perspective after world rowing competition

“I feel proud of everyone that competed … and for what we were able to throw down on…

High school juniors complete bike race as one-day finishers

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High school juniors complete bike race as one-day finishers

Pair took on a 206-mile course that draws around 8,000 riders each year.

Burby race continues to draw old and new crowd

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Burby race continues to draw old and new crowd

Event has helped support Vashon Island High School athletic programs for decades.

Artful skateboards will support skaters, new park

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Artful skateboards will support skaters, new park

Fundraiser to support construction of additional features at Burton Adventure Recreation Park.

Hydroplane tradition sees old, new racers on water

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Hydroplane tradition sees old, new racers on water

From shore, veteran racer Roger Stanley watched the annual Fourth of July hydro run around Vashon.

Rowers achieve world-renowned success

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Rowers achieve world-renowned success

Island athletes headed for World Rowing Junior Championships this summer.

Registration open for Bill Burby Inspirational Fun Run

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Registration open for Bill Burby Inspirational Fun Run

“It really is a community tradition. That’s what I see it as.”

Vashon Island Soccer Club draws in adults, fans

Sports

Vashon Island Soccer Club draws in adults, fans

Members wanted to create a space to enjoy playing futsal without worrying about skills, experience.

VIRC brings home medals and memories

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VIRC brings home medals and memories

Rowing club enjoyed a successful weekend on a cool and cloud-spackled Vancouver Lake.

Rowing with juniors helps me stay young at heart

Sports

Rowing with juniors helps me stay young at heart

In what other sport will you find both 9th graders and retirees competing together?

Burton Beach Rowing Club crews finish 11th and 17th at Youth Nationals

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Burton Beach Rowing Club crews finish 11th and 17th at Youth Nationals

This past weekend, three junior athletes from the Burton Beach Rowing Club competed against the best of the…

Vashon Island Rowing Club juniors earn spot in top 18 at Nationals

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Vashon Island Rowing Club juniors earn spot in top 18 at Nationals

In past years, it’s been a bittersweet badge of honor. Most of the past 15 or so years…

Experiencing the Vashon Ultra for the first time

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Experiencing the Vashon Ultra for the first time

“My body wasn’t conditioned enough for this race. But I’ll be ready next year for the 10.75-mile run.”