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PSK Distance Challenge
The 100k Day
The 100k Day - it's simple: can you paddle an unsupported 100 km in 24 hours?
Paddle a minimum of 100km in a 24 hour period to add your name to the PSK Distance Challenge 100k Day.
You've got to go over the 100K or it does not count - it's all or nothing!
PLEASE PADDLE A COMFORTABLE BUFFER OVER THE 100K TARGET - DO NOT CUT IT TIGHT - GPS FIGURES CAN VARY. GO UNDER 100K AND IT DOES NOT COUNT!
** Make sure your GPS can handle the 100k too - Optimising Your GPS **
Part of the PSK Distance Challenge
The PSK Distance Challenge + is an unsupervised standing challenge.
PSK Distance Challenge -- 100k
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| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Date | Locn. | Waterway | Boat | Supported | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K1M | Michal Madera | 28-May-21 | Keyhaven (England) | Sea (Sea) | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | 190.71 km (103.0 nm) | ||
| 2 | K1M | Joel Whittaker | 03-Apr-21 | Eton (England) | River (Thames) | xxx | Yes | 165.68 km (89.5 nm) | |
| 3 | K1M | Michal Madera | 30-Mar-21 | Isle of Dogs (England) | Estuary (Thames) | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | 162.87 km (87.9 nm) | ||
| 4 | K1M | Shane Young | 27-Oct-21 | Limerick (Ireland) | River (Shannon) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 151.85 km (82.0 nm) | ||
| 5 | K1M | John Willacy | 31-Mar-21 | Menai Bridge (Wales) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 142.76 km (77.1 nm) | ||
| 6 | K1M | Michal Madera | 27-Feb-21 | Isle of Dogs (England) | Estuary (Thames) | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | 140.91 km (76.1 nm) | ||
| 7 | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy | 23-Feb-21 | Menai Bridge (Wales) | Ergo | Ergo - KPc 39@0 | 126.36 km (68.2 nm) | ||
| 8 | K1M | Mike Conroy | 02-May-22 | Caernarfon (Wales) | Sea | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | 123.61 km (66.7 nm) | ||
| 9 | Team | Edward Doherty James Doherty | 20-Sep-21 | Porth Dafarch (Wales) | Sea | Cape Falcon F1 Rockpool Taran 18 | 123.15 km (66.5 nm) | ||
| 10 | K1M | John Willacy | 22-Jul-22 | Texa, Islay (Scotland) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 121.88 km (65.8 nm) | ||
| 11 | K1M | John Willacy | 28-Mar-22 | Puffin Sound (Wales) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 120.24 km (64.9 nm) | ||
| 12 | K1M | Giles Hudson | 11-Aug-22 | Rhoscolyn (Wales) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 119.52 km (64.5 nm) | ||
| 13 | K1M | Simon Augustin | 09-Sep-23 | Lebøl Løkke (Denmark) | Sea | CS Big monster | 111.17 km (60.0 nm) | ||
| 14 | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy | 15-Mar-21 | Menai Bridge (Wales) | Ergo | Ergo - KPc var. | 111.04 km (60.0 nm) | ||
| 15 | Row_CCM1 | Mike Ellicock | 27-May-23 | Hurst Point (England) | Sea | Angus Expedition Row boat | 109.22 km (59.0 nm) | ||
| 16 | K1M | Nigel Warren | 26-Feb-21 | Oreston (England) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 106.03 km (57.3 nm) | ||
| 17 | K1M | James Doherty | 27-Apr-21 | Alum Bay (England) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 104.42 km (56.4 nm) | ||
| 18 | K1M | Ian Cooke | 14-Jun-22 | Boroughbridge (England) | River (Ouse) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 102.93 km (55.6 nm) | ||
| 19 | K1M | Tue Olesen | 20-Jul_23 | Glyngøre (Denmark) | Sea | Tiderace Pace 18 | No | 102.37 km (55.3 nm) | |
| 20 | Team | Peter Miller Phil Smith | 15-Sep-23 | Milford-on-Sea (England) | Sea | Perception Essence 17 Perception Essence 17 | 101.62 km (54.9 nm) | ||
| 21 | K1M_Ergo | Nigel Warren | 09-Mar-21 | Plymouth (England) | Ergo | Ergo - KPc | 100.99 km (54.5 nm) | ||
| 22 | Team | Ben Cowans Phil Smith | 02-May-22 | Milford-on-sea (England) | Sea | Perception Essence 17 Perception Essence 17 | 100.69 km (54.4 nm) | ||
| 23 | K1M | Ian Cooke | 20-Apr-21 | Humber Bridge (England) | Estuary (Humber) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 100.66 km (54.4 nm) | ||
| 24 | Team | Cyrille Ellmark Stefan Lidman Johan Wagner | 23-May-21 | Önnereds Bryggväg (Sweden) | Sea | 100.12 km (54.1 nm) | |||
| 25 | K1M | Mike Conroy | 18-Apr-22 | Calstock (England) | Estuary | Tiderace Pace 17 Tour | 100.07 km (54.0 nm) |
PSK Distance Challenge -- 100k
Runs: 25
Paddlers: 30
Solo: 21
Team: 9 (in 4 teams)
Distance: 3,040.9 km
PSK 100K Day Info
Info updated 04-Mar-2021
Format
- 100k Day Challenge is part of the PSK Distance Challenge. 100k Day figures are included in the Distance Challenge Totals Table
- You must paddle a minimum of 100km in 24 hours to qualify. Distances of less than 100km are not eligible.
- You have 24 hours to complete the 100 km distance.
- Structure your paddle as you want - all in one go, in blocks with rest between or whatever. It's up to you.
- The clock starts when you do, and ends when you call it a day (or reach 24 hours) - the clock continues to run during rest/breaks/stops etc.
- Each paddling leg MUST be recorded on GPS. Plan your battery life or charge, memory use etc. to allow for this. (Optimising Your GPS)
- Choice of venue is up to you - sea, river, lake, canal etc.
- No boat change allowed during a 100k Day Challenge attempt. The boat you paddle at the start is the one you use throughout the 24 hrs.
- 'Doubling-up' from/to other PSK pages is allowed.
- Paddles from organised 3rd party events/commercial coaching or guiding are NOT eligible.
- No external support or assistance is allowed between clock start and finish.
- Portages allowed on foot, carrying or trolleying your boat only. No vehicle use allowed. No support team assistance allowed.
- Send in your circumnav via email or Messenger: facebook.com/PerformanceSeaKayak.
- Please send in the GPS track file in .gpx format (or .fit or .tcx). The GPS file please - No links or screengrabs!
- Remaining rules/guidance as per PSK Distance Challenge +
Craft
- Any craft paddled should be specifically designed to be suitable for the chosen venue and conditions. It must be in a seaworthy and safe condition.
Ergo Entries
- Ergo distances are eligible for the 100k, but they will not count towards the Distance Challenge Totals Table.
- Before you start, set your resistance setting and then calibrate your ergo drag for that setting. Resistance and Drag Cal Figures are required for each entry.
- Photographic (or app) proof of distance covered is required for any and all paddling legs. No proof - no total.
- We may add a separate 100k Ergo page.