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PSK Distance Challenge +
1 Hour Course


Paddle as far as you can in 1 hour. You choose the craft. You choose the venue. You choose the conditions.
All to your advantage.


Part of the PSK Distance Challenge +



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* updated 04-Mar-2021 *

The PSK Distance Challenge + is an unsupervised standing challenge.



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PSK Distance Challenge + -- 1 Hour

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Pos. K1W Cat Name Date Locn. Boat Note Avg Dist
1 K1M John Willacy 20-Sep-20 Flint,
Wales		 Estuary
(Dee)		 Rockpool Taran 18.8 kph
(10.13 kts)		 18.76 km
(10.1 nm)
2 K1M Brian Turnbull 12-Jan-20 Kelso,
Scotland		 River
(Tweed)		 Rockpool Taran 18.2 kph
(9.80 kts)		 18.15 km
(9.8 nm)
3 K1M John Willacy 20-May-19 Point of Ayr,
Wales		 Estuary
(Dee)		 Rockpool Taran 17.5 kph
(9.46 kts)		 17.52 km
(9.5 nm)
4 K1M John Willacy 25-Mar-19 Pitlochry,
Scotland		 River
(Tay)		 Rockpool Taran 17.0 kph
(9.20 kts)		 17.03 km
(9.2 nm)
5 K1M Brian Turnbull 28-Nov-19 Kelso,
Scotland		 River
(Tweed)		 Rockpool Taran 16.8 kph
(9.09 kts)		 16.84 km
(9.1 nm)
6 K1M_Ski Tom Mason 04-Oct-20 Dungeness,
England		 Sea
 Fenn Elite S 16.6 kph
(8.98 kts)		 16.64 km
(9.0 nm)
7 Team_Mx Pascale Eichenmuller
John Willacy 		25-Mar-19 Pitlochry,
Scotland		 River
(Tay)		 Rockpool Taran
Rockpool Taran 		16.1 kph
(8.69 kts)		 16.10 km
(8.7 nm)
8 K1M Eurion Brown 18-Oct-20 Llantwit Major,
Wales		 Sea
 P+H Cetus HV 15.0 kph
(8.12 kts)		 15.03 km
(8.1 nm)
9 K1M James Pigdon 18-Oct-20 Llantwit Major,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 14.7 kph
(7.93 kts)		 14.68 km
(7.9 nm)
10 K1M Michal Madera 05-Jul-20 London,
England		 Estuary
(Thames)		 Tiderace Pace 17 14.4 kph
(7.76 kts)		 14.37 km
(7.8 nm)
11 K1M Jeff Parker 08-Nov-20 IronBridge,
England		 River
(Severn)		 Epic 18x 14.3 kph
(7.70 kts)		 14.26 km
(7.7 nm)
12 K1M_Ski Ralph Baker 26-Sep-20 Calstock,
England		 Estuary
(Tamar)		 Custom Kayaks Icon 14.3 kph
(7.69 kts)		 14.25 km
(7.7 nm)
13 K1M Neil Turnbull 24-Dec-20 Kelso,
Scotland		 River
(Tweed)		 Rockpool Taran 14.2 kph
(7.66 kts)		 14.18 km
(7.7 nm)
14 K1M Volker Gärtner 19-Apr-19 Speyer,
Germany		 River
(Rhein)		 Prijon Seayak 14.0 kph
(7.56 kts)		 14.00 km
(7.6 nm)
15 K1M_Ski Tom Mason 12-Dec-20 Rooi-Els,
South Africa		 Sea
 Fenn Elite S 14.0 kph
(7.55 kts)		 13.98 km
(7.5 nm)
16 K1M_Ski Ollie Jay 11-Mar-20 Coldstream,
Scotland		 River
(Tweed)		 Epic V8 13.9 kph
(7.51 kts)		 13.90 km
(7.5 nm)
17 K1M Michal Madera 27-Dec-20 London,
England		 Estuary
(Thames)		 Tiderace Pace 17 13.8 kph
(7.46 kts)		 13.81 km
(7.5 nm)
18 K2_Ski Team Simon 22-Feb-20 Eckernförde,
Germany		 Sea
 Epic V8 Double 13.5 kph
(7.30 kts)		 13.52 km
(7.3 nm)
19 K1M Ian Cooke 12-Dec-20 Acaster Malbis,
England		 River
(Ouse)		 Rockpool Taran 13.5 kph
(7.29 kts)		 13.51 km
(7.3 nm)
20 K1M_Ski Tom Mason 10-Mar-19 Canvey Island,
England		 Sea
 Fenn Elite S 13.5 kph
(7.28 kts)		 13.49 km
(7.3 nm)
21 K1M Michal Madera 03-Jan-21 London,
England		 Estuary
(Thames)		 Tiderace Pace Action 13.4 kph
(7.25 kts)		 13.43 km
(7.3 nm)
22 K1M_Ski Alan Cole 07-Jul-20 Aberdyfi,
Wales		 Estuary
(Dyfi)		 Think EVO II 13.1 kph
(7.09 kts)		 13.13 km
(7.1 nm)
231 K1W Pascale Eichenmuller 03-Jul-20 Caernarfon,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool Taran 13.1 kph
(7.06 kts)		 13.07 km
(7.1 nm)
24 K1M David Horkan 20-Aug-20 Ballina,
Ireland		 Estuary
(River Moy)		 Rockpool Taran 12.9 kph
(6.98 kts)		 12.92 km
(7.0 nm)
25 K1M_Ski Simon Augustin 05-Sep-20 Eckernförde,
Germany		 Sea
 Epic V12 12.7 kph
(6.88 kts)		 12.74 km
(6.9 nm)
26 K1M Ian Cooke 26-Aug-20 Boroughbridge,
England		 River
(Ure)		 Rockpool Taran 12.4 kph
(6.68 kts)		 12.37 km
(6.7 nm)
27 K1M Nigel Warren 20-Oct-20 Saltash,
England		 Estuary
(Tamar)		 Rockpool Taran 12.1 kph
(6.55 kts)		 12.13 km
(6.5 nm)
282 K1W Natalie Maderova 03-Jan-21 London,
England		 Estuary
(Thames)		 Tiderace Pace 17 12.1 kph
(6.52 kts)		 12.08 km
(6.5 nm)
29 K1M Ian Cooke 07-Jun-20 Snaith,
England		 River
(Aire)		 Rockpool Taran 11.8 kph
(6.34 kts)		 11.75 km
(6.3 nm)
30 K1M_Ski Simon Augustin 17-Mar-20 Lindhöft,
Germany		 Sea
 Epic V12 11.7 kph
(6.31 kts)		 11.68 km
(6.3 nm)
31 K1M Joe Leach 21-Jun-20 Maenporth,
England		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 11.7 kph
(6.29 kts)		 11.65 km
(6.3 nm)
32 K1M Jeff Parker 14-Jun-20 IronBridge,
England		 River
(Severn)		 Epic 18x 11.6 kph
(6.26 kts)		 11.59 km
(6.3 nm)
323 K1W Catriona Woods 20-Aug-20 Ballina,
Ireland		 Estuary
(Moy)		 Rockpool Tarantella 11.6 kph
(6.26 kts)		 11.59 km
(6.3 nm)
34 K1M John Willacy 20-Apr-19 Cemlyn Bay,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 11.6 kph
(6.24 kts)		 11.55 km
(6.2 nm)
35 K1M_Ski Simon Augustin 11-Jul-20 Eckernförde,
Germany		 Sea
(Eckernförde)		 Epic V12 11.5 kph
(6.23 kts)		 11.54 km
(6.2 nm)
36 Team_SUP Sian Sykes
Aled Williams 		05-Jul-20 Caernarfon,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 11.5 kph
(6.20 kts)		 11.48 km
(6.2 nm)
37 K1M Ian Cooke 15-Mar-20 Boroughbridge,
England		 River
(Ure)		 Rockpool Taran 11.3 kph
(6.10 kts)		 11.30 km
(6.1 nm)
38 K1M_Ski Alan Cole 20-Jun-20 Aberdyfi,
Wales		 Estuary
(Dyfi)		 Think EVO II 11.2 kph
(6.03 kts)		 11.16 km
(6.0 nm)
39 K1M Nigel Warren 08-Aug-20 Saltash,
England		 Estuary
(Tamar)		 Rockpool Taran 11.1 kph
(5.97 kts)		 11.06 km
(6.0 nm)
39 K1M John Willacy 07-Mar-20 Killin,
Scotland		 Lake
(Loch Tay)		 Rockpool Taran 11.1 kph
(5.97 kts)		 11.06 km
(6.0 nm)
41 K1M Steven Whipp 22-Jul-21 Conwy,
Wales		 Estuary
(Conwy)		 Fyne Boats Pax20 10.9 kph
(5.91 kts)		 10.94 km
(5.9 nm)
424 K1W Catriona Woods 13-Mar-20 Mulroy Narrows,
Ireland		 Sea
 Rockpool Tarantella 10.9 kph
(5.86 kts)		 10.86 km
(5.9 nm)
435 K1W Catriona Woods 30-Nov-19 Mulroy Narrows,
Ireland		 Sea
 Rockpool Tarantella 10.8 kph
(5.84 kts)		 10.82 km
(5.8 nm)
44 K1M Eurion Brown 21-Jul-21 Barry Island,
Wales		 Sea
 P+H Cetus HV 10.8 kph
(5.84 kts)		 10.81 km
(5.8 nm)
456 K1W_Ski Anita Suter 29-Jul-20 Dersbach,
Switzerland		 Lake
(Zugersee)		 Stellar SES 10.7 kph
(5.75 kts)		 10.65 km
(5.8 nm)
46 K1M Dave Cutts 19-Jul-20 Porth Dafarch,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 10.6 kph
(5.70 kts)		 10.55 km
(5.7 nm)
47 K1M Simon Augustin 20-Jun-21 Kiel,
Germany		 Estuary
(Kieler Förde)		 CS Big Monster 10.5 kph
(5.69 kts)		 10.54 km
(5.7 nm)
487 K1W Catriona Woods 27-Dec-19 Mulroy Narrows,
Ireland		 Sea
 Rockpool Tarantella 10.4 kph
(5.62 kts)		 10.40 km
(5.6 nm)
49 K1M James Doherty 28-Jan-21 St Ives,
England		 River
(Great Ouse)		 10.4 kph
(5.61 kts)		 10.39 km
(5.6 nm)
50 K1M_Ski James Wingfield 25-Jan-20 Conwy,
Wales		 Estuary
(Conwy)		 Knysa Blu 10.4 kph
(5.60 kts)		 10.38 km
(5.6 nm)
51 K1M Steven Whipp 22-Jun-20 Felixstowe,
England		 Estuary
(Deben)		 Fyne Boats Pax20 10.3 kph
(5.58 kts)		 10.33 km
(5.6 nm)
528 K1W Catriona Woods 26-Dec-19 Mulroy Narrows,
Ireland		 Sea
 Rockpool Tarantella 10.3 kph
(5.56 kts)		 10.29 km
(5.6 nm)
52 K1M James Wingfield 11-Aug-20 Conwy,
Wales		 Estuary
(Conwy)		 K1? 10.3 kph
(5.56 kts)		 10.29 km
(5.6 nm)
54 K1M_Ski James Wingfield 30-Jun-20 Conwy,
Wales		 Estuary
(Conwy)		 Knysa Blu 10.2 kph
(5.52 kts)		 10.23 km
(5.5 nm)
55 K1M Richard Griffiths Hughes 15-Aug-20 Menai Bridge,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool Taran 10.2 kph
(5.49 kts)		 10.16 km
(5.5 nm)
569 K1W Pascale Eichenmuller 16-May-21 Llanberis,
Wales		 Lake
(Llyn Padarn)		 Eta K1 10.1 kph
(5.47 kts)		 10.13 km
(5.5 nm)
57 K1M Jeff Parker 11-Sep-20 Newby Bridge,
England		 Lake
(Windermere)		 Rockpool Taran 10.1 kph
(5.43 kts)		 10.06 km
(5.4 nm)
5810 K1W Pascale Eichenmuller 20-Aug-19 Llanberis,
Wales		 Lake
(Llyn Padarn)		 Eta K1 10.0 kph
(5.39 kts)		 9.99 km
(5.4 nm)
59 SUP_M Ian Cooke_SUP 08-Oct-21 Cawood,
England		 River
(Ouse)		 O’Shea GTE HPX 10.0 kph
(5.39 kts)		 9.98 km
(5.4 nm)
6011 K1W Pascale Eichenmuller 11-Dec-20 Llanberis,
Wales		 Lake
(Llyn Padarn)		 Eta K1 9.8 kph
(5.30 kts)		 9.81 km
(5.3 nm)
61 K1M Steven Whipp 26-Aug-20 Coniston,
England		 Lake
(Consiton)		 Fyne Boats Pax20 9.7 kph
(5.23 kts)		 9.69 km
(5.2 nm)
62 K1M Steve Miles 25-Apr-19 Amlwch,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 9.6 kph
(5.19 kts)		 9.61 km
(5.2 nm)
63 K1M Paul Williams 23-Jul-20 Llanberis,
Wales		 Lake
(Llyn Padarn)		 Tiderace Pace 17 9.5 kph
(5.14 kts)		 9.52 km
(5.1 nm)
64 K1M James Doherty 03-Jan-21 St Ives,
England		 River
(Great Ouse)		 Cape Falcon F1 9.5 kph
(5.13 kts)		 9.51 km
(5.1 nm)
65 K1M_Ski Chris Buckton 22-Jun-20 Warsash,
England		 Estuary
(Hamble)		 Epic V6 9.5 kph
(5.12 kts)		 9.48 km
(5.1 nm)
66 K1M Neal Ricketts 24-Aug-20 Topsham,
England		 Estuary
(Exe)		 Shrike 9.5 kph
(5.11 kts)		 9.47 km
(5.1 nm)
67 K1M Simon Augustin 19-Mar-20 Jellenbek,
Germany		 Sea
 CS Big Monster 9.4 kph
(5.10 kts)		 9.44 km
(5.1 nm)
68 K1M Jim Wallis 02-Aug-19 Balloch,
Scotland		 Lake
(Loch Lomond)		 Rockpool Taran 9.4 kph
(5.08 kts)		 9.40 km
(5.1 nm)
69 K1M Jim Wallis 30-Jul-19 Balloch,
Scotland		 Lake
(Loch Lomond)		 Rockpool Taran 9.4 kph
(5.07 kts)		 9.39 km
(5.1 nm)
70 K1M Michal Madera 07-Jan-21 London,
England		 Canal
(Limehouse Cut)		 Tiderace Pace Action 9.2 kph
(4.99 kts)		 9.24 km
(5.0 nm)
71 K1M Detlev Deninger 22-Aug-21 Valö,
Sweden		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 9.1 kph
(4.89 kts)		 9.05 km
(4.9 nm)
71 K1M Steven Whipp 18-Apr-19 Bowness,
England		 Lake
(Windermere)		 Fyne Boats Pax20 9.1 kph
(4.89 kts)		 9.05 km
(4.9 nm)
73 K1M Peter Eichenmuller 14-Aug-19 Weinheim,
Germany		 Lake
(Waidsee)		 Rockpool Taran 9.0 kph
(4.88 kts)		 9.03 km
(4.9 nm)
74 K1M Edward Doherty 15-Apr-21 Praa Sands,
England		 Sea
 Cape Falcon F1 9.0 kph
(4.86 kts)		 9.00 km
(4.9 nm)
75 K1M Frank Harradence 11-Aug-20 Norwich,
England		 Estuary
(Yare)		 Rockpool Taran 9.0 kph
(4.85 kts)		 8.98 km
(4.8 nm)
76 K1M William Stevenson 21-Sep-20 Comber,
N.I.		 Sea Loch
(Strangford)		 P+H Valkyrie 9.0 kph
(4.84 kts)		 8.96 km
(4.8 nm)
77 K1M Simon Augustin 12-Aug-20 Kiel,
Germany		 Sea
(Kieler Förde)		 CS Big Monster 8.9 kph
(4.78 kts)		 8.85 km
(4.8 nm)
78 K1M James Pigdon 24-Jul-19 Porthcawl,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 8.8 kph
(4.75 kts)		 8.80 km
(4.8 nm)
79 K1M Nigel Warren 16-Jul-20 Saltash,
England		 Estuary
(Tamar)		 Rockpool Taran 8.8 kph
(4.74 kts)		 8.77 km
(4.7 nm)
80 K1M Frank Harradence 18-Apr-19 Norwich,
England		 River
(Yare)		 Rockpool Taran 16 8.8 kph
(4.72 kts)		 8.75 km
(4.7 nm)
81 K1M Simon Augustin 05-Mar-20 Jellenbeck,
Germany		 Sea
 CS Big Monster 8.7 kph
(4.69 kts)		 8.69 km
(4.7 nm)
82 K1M Orlando Navarro 08-Jan-22 Lago Llanquihue,
Chile		 Lake
 Rockpool Taran 16 8.7 kph
(4.67 kts)		 8.65 km
(4.7 nm)
83 K1M Eurion Brown 21-Jul-20 Heddon's Mouth,
England		 Sea
 P+H Cetus HV 8.6 kph
(4.65 kts)		 8.62 km
(4.7 nm)
8412 K1W Penny Wingfield 30-Jun-20 Conwy,
Wales		 Estuary
(Conwy)		 Trimmer 8.6 kph
(4.64 kts)		 8.59 km
(4.6 nm)
85 SUP_M Richard G-Hughes_SUP 18-Mar-20 Porth Dafarch,
Wales		 Sea
 Oshea SUP 8.6 kph
(4.62 kts)		 8.56 km
(4.6 nm)
86 K1M Richard Griffiths Hughes 22-Feb-21 Litherland,
England		 Canal
(Leeds Liverpool)		 Rockpool Taran 8.6 kph
(4.62 kts)		 8.55 km
(4.6 nm)
87 K1M Detlev Deninger 16-May-21 Särö,
Sweden		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 8.5 kph
(4.60 kts)		 8.52 km
(4.6 nm)
88 K1M Peter Eichenmuller 12-Aug-20 Weinheim,
Germany		 Lake
(Waidsee)		 Rockpool Taran 8.5 kph
(4.59 kts)		 8.50 km
(4.6 nm)
89 K1M Richard Griffiths Hughes 17-Jan-20 Menai Bridge,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool GT 8.5 kph
(4.56 kts)		 8.45 km
(4.6 nm)
90 K1M Richard Griffiths Hughes 22-Jul-20 Llanberis,
Wales		 Lake
(Llyn Padarn)		 Rockpool GT 8.4 kph
(4.56 kts)		 8.44 km
(4.6 nm)
91 Team_Mx Dave Cutts
Kathy Webb 		24-Aug-19 Penmaenmawr,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16
Valley Avocet LV 		8.2 kph
(4.45 kts)		 8.24 km
(4.4 nm)
92 K1M Simon Augustin 08-Mar-20 Jellenbek,
Germany		 Sea
 CS Big Monster 8.2 kph
(4.44 kts)		 8.22 km
(4.4 nm)
93 K1M Neal Ricketts 08-Aug-20 Topsham,
England		 Estuary
(Exe)		 Shrike 8.2 kph
(4.43 kts)		 8.20 km
(4.4 nm)
94 K1M Frank Harradence 27-May-20 Norwich,
England		 Estuary
(Yare)		 Rockpool Taran 16 8.2 kph
(4.41 kts)		 8.16 km
(4.4 nm)
94 Team_Mx Jane Parker
Jeff Parker 		16-Jun-20 Rudyard,
England		 Lake
(Trentham Lake)		 Neumann Spirit
Epic 18 		8.2 kph
(4.41 kts)		 8.16 km
(4.4 nm)
96 K1M James Doherty 24-May-20 St Ives,
England		 River
(Great Ouse)		 Cape Falcon F1 8.1 kph
(4.36 kts)		 8.07 km
(4.4 nm)
97 K1M Frank Harradence 07-Jul-20 Norwich,
England		 Estuary
(Yare)		 Rockpool Taran 16 8.0 kph
(4.32 kts)		 8.00 km
(4.3 nm)
98 K1M Orlando Navarro 22-Jul-21 Pelluco,
Chile		 Sea
 NDK Explorer MV 8.0 kph
(4.30 kts)		 7.96 km
(4.3 nm)
99 K1M Marc Bunyard 09-Oct-21 Ilfracombe,
England		 Sea
 Kaskazi Greenland 7.9 kph
(4.24 kts)		 7.86 km
(4.2 nm)
100 K1M Steve Miles 06-Feb-20 Trearddur Bay,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 7.9 kph
(4.24 kts)		 7.85 km
(4.2 nm)
101 K1M Detlev Deninger 16-Mar-21 Särö,
Sweden		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 7.8 kph
(4.18 kts)		 7.75 km
(4.2 nm)
102 K1M Richard Griffiths Hughes 08-Feb-21 Liverpool,
England		 Canal
(Leeds Liverpool)		 Rockpool Taran 7.6 kph
(4.10 kts)		 7.59 km
(4.1 nm)
10313 K1W Catriona Woods 17-Jan-21 Donaghadee,
N.I.		 Sea
 Rockpool Tarantella 7.5 kph
(4.06 kts)		 7.51 km
(4.1 nm)
104 K1M Dave Cutts 18-Jan-20 Trearddur Bay,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 7.4 kph
(3.98 kts)		 7.38 km
(4.0 nm)
105 K1M Detlev Deninger 09-Aug-20 Särö,
Sweden		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 7.0 kph
(3.75 kts)		 6.95 km
(3.8 nm)
10614 K1W Jane Parker 18-May-19 Hamble-le-Rice,
England		 Estuary
(Hamble)		 Neumann Spirit 6.1 kph
(3.30 kts)		 6.11 km
(3.3 nm)
107 Team_Mx Dave Cutts
Kathy Webb 		13-Sep-19 Santa Maria La Palma,
Sardinia		 Sea
 P+H Scorpio
P+H Scorpio 		5.3 kph
(2.88 kts)		 5.34 km
(2.9 nm)
108 K1M Edward Doherty 18-Sep-21 Lyme Regis,
England		 Sea
 Cape Falcon F1 4.7 kph
(2.53 kts)		 4.69 km
(2.5 nm)

108 runs
113 paddlers total.
103 solo paddlers
10 team paddlers in 5 teams
1 Hour Challenge total distance = 1154.51 km


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PSK Distance Challenge + -- 1 Hour

PSK Distance Challenge  Info

Info updated 27-Feb-2021

    Format
  • Open to solo paddlers, teams and K2/Doubles.
  • Distance to be recorded by GPS.
  • Distances displayed on individual leg tables (Ergo, 1, 3, 5 hrs and 100k Day)
  • The Totals Table displays the best distance from each of the 4 component legs.
  • Repeated attempts on same stretch of water are allowed For entries from 1st Jan 2021).
  • Don't worry if you forget to stop your GPS. Just send it in, we'll find the best distance for you.
  • Enter as often as you like.
  • 100k Day Challenge - see the 100k Day page for details.
  • Kayak ergo distances are eligible in the Ergo Challenge - a 1hr distance paddle on a kayak ergo, and the 100k Day Challenge.
  • Ergo distances do not count towards the Totals Table.
  • Send in your circumnav via email or Messenger: facebook.com/PerformanceSeaKayak. (A guide how to download a .gpx file from STRAVA here).

    • Craft
  • Any craft paddled should be specifically designed to be suitable for the chosen venue and conditions and should be in a seaworthy and safe condition.
  • Any suitable craft can now be used on any run.

    • Assistance
  • No sails, motors etc. - human paddle power only.
  • Wash-hanging only from other members within the paddling team.
  • No assistance from outside the paddling team.
  • No paddles from organised 3rd party events.

    • Safety
  • The paddler(s) must undertake an assessment of risk, for their chosen route, venue and conditions.
  • The management of any risk is entirely the responsibility of the paddler(s).
  • Ensure you/your group is capable of handling any conditions or hazards possible on your chosen route.
  • Paddlers must wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) at all times whilst on the water.
  • Helmets and Leashes should be worn where appropriate (helmets on moving water - leashes on Skis, SUP's etc on open water).
  • All craft must be rendered unsinkable, either by manufacturer design (bulkheads etc.) or via extra buoyancy devices (fitted airbags etc.)
  • Safety equipment such as VHF radio, PLB, flares, mobile phone, map, compass, shelter etc. should be carried as deemed appropriate.
  • Leave details of your route and time of return with a shore party and inform HM Coastguard as appropriate.
  • If you choose to paddle solo be aware of the significant extra risks involved.
  • If you have any doubts - THEN DO NOT GO!


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