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Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Launches Charity Raffle Ahead of Kew Day Fest
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club is inviting the community to support a charity raffle during the fifth anniversary of Kew Day Fest, scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Bellefield Landing in Kew. The free community festival will feature an “all white, all out” theme. Proceeds from the raffle will support Kew Day Fest, the Salt Rakers Aquatic Club and construction of the Bight Community Pool. Raffle tickets cost $20 each, while booklets are available for $200. The dra

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
3 hours ago1 min read


Mini-Triathlon Gaining Traction: Salt Rakers event set for October 31
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Mini-Triathlon is generating a great deal of interest ahead of its scheduled staging on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The event is expected to attract swimmers, cyclists and runners from across the Turks and Caicos Islands, bringing athletes and supporters together for a day of competition, fitness and community involvement. Participants will compete in the three traditional triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. The format will

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Sep 92 min read


Salt Rakers Aquatic Club to Host Second Annual Mini-Triathlon
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club will host its second annual Mini-Triathlon on Saturday, October 31, 2026, beginning at 8 a.m. at The Bight Park in Grace Bay. The community sporting event will bring together swimmers, cyclists and runners across four age divisions: 9–10, 11–15, 16–18, and 19 and older. Beginners, experienced athletes and relay teams are invited to participate. Competitors ages 9–10 will complete a 1-kilometre swim, 1-kilometre bicycle ride and 1-kilometre run

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Sep 21 min read


Young Swimmers Impress at 2026 Goodwill Champs
Four young swimmers representing the Turks and Caicos Islands delivered encouraging performances at the 30th Goodwill Swimming Championships, held from August 14–16, 2026, at the National Aquatic Centre in Balmain, Couva. From left - Ella Martin, Daniel Martin, Michael Martin, Isabelle Martin, Samuel Martin and Bennett Williams The national delegation comprised Isabelle Martin, Samuel Martin, Michael Martin and Daniel Martin. The swimmers were accompanied by Team Manager M

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Aug 243 min read


Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Receives Approval for Competition-size Swimming Pool
Salt Rakers Aquatic Club has received approval from the Planning Department for the construction of a new swimming pool facility in The Bight community, marking a significant milestone for the development of swimming and water safety programmes in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Recently the car was on display at the Graceway Gourmet Supermarket Parking lot in Grace Bay, Providenciales. Here in photo, Bennett Williams, the Head of the club, sharing in a photo a fan, who purch

Vivian Tyson, NewslineTCI Editor
Jun 232 min read


CIBC Caribbean Donates $2,500 to Salt Rakers Aquatic Club
Young participants at The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club will benefit from continued swimming lessons throughout the remainder of 2026 following a recent $2,500 donation. From Left: Alonzo Higgs - Corporate Manager, Parent of Salt Rakers Aquatic Club, Benneth Williams - Owner of Salt Rakers Aquatic Club, Carolaen Padua Rodriguez - Business Support Officer and Tamyra Missick - Corporate Manager The contribution from CIBC Caribbean will help provide continued access to valuable swi

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Jun 182 min read


Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Launches Fundraiser Raffle with 2026 Kia K3 Grand Prize
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club has officially launched a major fundraising raffle aimed at supporting the development of young swimmers and strengthening the club’s programs across the Turks and Caicos Islands. A 2026 Kia K3 motorcar Headlining the raffle is a brand-new 2026 Kia K3, sponsored through Connolly Motors, which will be awarded as the grand prize winner. Organizers say the initiative is designed not only to raise funds for the club’s activities, but also to encoura

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May 272 min read


Salt Rakers Aquatic Club to Host 2nd Annual Corporate Open Water Swim in August
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club is set to host its highly anticipated 2nd Annual Corporate Open Water Swimming Competition on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Rickie’s Flamingo Café in Grace Bay, Providenciales. The event, which continues to grow in popularity, will bring together swimmers from across the corporate community and beyond for a day of endurance, teamwork, and aquatic excellence in the pristine waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Participants will compete in thr

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Apr 271 min read


Salt Rakers Shine at Open Water Competition in Grace Bay
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club delivered another standout event on Saturday, March 28, 2026, hosting a highly successful Open Water Competition at Rickie’s Flamingo Café in the heart of Grace Bay, Providenciales. Set against the backdrop of turquoise waters and clear skies, the competition brought together swimmers of all ages and skill levels for a morning of spirited racing, sportsmanship, and community engagement. From seasoned competitors to emerging young talent, partici

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Apr 62 min read


Salt Rakers Open Water Swim Returns to Grace Bay Shores
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club’s Annual Open Water Swimming Competition returns each March to the world-famous shores of Grace Bay Beach, staged directly in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Café in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Now firmly established as a marquee community sporting event, the competition continues to grow in participation and excitement, welcoming swimmers of all ages and ability levels. The 2026 edition will feature race distances of 2.5 kilometres, 1

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Dec 26, 20251 min read


Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Announces 2026 Open Water Swimming Competition
The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club is calling on swimmers, sports enthusiasts, and supporters to mark their calendars early for one of next year’s major sporting events: the Salt Rakers Open Water Swimming Competition, set for March 28, 2026 in Grace Bay, Providenciales. Benneth Williams, Head of the Salt Rakers Aquatic Club Hosted at Rickie’s Flamingo Café on Grace Bay Beach, the event aims to bring together athletes of all levels in a vibrant outdoor setting. With the theme “Fr

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Nov 25, 20251 min read
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