Skerries lighthouse

PSK Distance Challenge +
5 Hour Course


Paddle as far as you can in 5 hours. 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 + -- 5 Hour

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Pos. K1W Cat Name Date Locn. Boat Note Avg Dist
1 K1M Volker Gärtner 18-May-19 Greisenheim,
Germany		 River
(Rhein)		 Prijon Seayak 13.0 kph
(7.04 kts)		 65.20 km
(35.2 nm)
2 K1M John Willacy 17-Oct-20 Beaumaris,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 12.8 kph
(6.89 kts)		 63.80 km
(34.4 nm)
3 K1M Simon Augustin 05-Apr-20 Bremen,
Germany		 Estuary
(Weser)		 CS Big Monster 12.0 kph
(6.47 kts)		 59.92 km
(32.4 nm)
4 K1M Kristiaan D’Août 26-Jun-21 Liverpool,
England		 Estuary
(Mersey)		 SKUK Romany Surf 11.4 kph
(6.15 kts)		 56.96 km
(30.8 nm)
5 K1M Ian Cooke 12-Apr-21 Selby,
England		 Estuary
(Ouse)		 Rockpool Taran 11.3 kph
(6.08 kts)		 56.32 km
(30.4 nm)
6 K1M John Willacy 17-Aug-20 Beaumaris,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 11.1 kph
(5.99 kts)		 55.46 km
(29.9 nm)
7 K1M Michal Madera 22-Jul-20 Isle of Wight,
England		 Sea
 Tiderace Pace 17 Tour 10.8 kph
(5.84 kts)		 54.04 km
(29.2 nm)
8 K1M Richard Griffiths Hughes 07-Jul-19 Caernarfon,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool GT 10.7 kph
(5.80 kts)		 53.67 km
(29.0 nm)
9 K1M Elliot Goddard
Aaron White 		17-Oct-20 Penmon,
Wales		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran
Rockpool Taran 		10.7 kph
(5.78 kts)		 53.54 km
(28.9 nm)
10 K1M David Horkan 17-Sep-20 Achill Sound,
Ireland		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 16 10.6 kph
(5.73 kts)		 53.06 km
(28.7 nm)
11 K1M John Willacy 24-May-19 Sharpness,
England		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 10.5 kph
(5.68 kts)		 52.61 km
(28.4 nm)
12 K1M Dave Cutts 19-Apr-19 Caernarfon,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool Taran 16 10.0 kph
(5.38 kts)		 49.83 km
(26.9 nm)
13 Team_Mx Pascale Eichenmuller
John Willacy 		08-Apr-19 Caernarfon,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool Taran
Rockpool Taran 		9.8 kph
(5.30 kts)		 49.07 km
(26.5 nm)
14 K1M Steve Miles 19-Sep-19 Caernarfon,
Wales		 Sea
(Menai Straits)		 Rockpool Taran 9.7 kph
(5.23 kts)		 48.41 km
(26.1 nm)
15 K1M Eurion Brown 21-Jul-20 Three Cliffs Bay,
Wales		 Sea
 P+H Cetus HV 9.5 kph
(5.12 kts)		 47.37 km
(25.6 nm)
16 K1M Ian Cooke 21-Mar-21 Selby,
England		 Canal
(Selby Canal)		 Rockpool Taran 9.4 kph
(5.10 kts)		 47.23 km
(25.5 nm)
17 K1M James Doherty 31-Aug-20 Milford on Sea,
England		 Sea
 Cape Falcon F1 9.0 kph
(4.88 kts)		 45.22 km
(24.4 nm)
18 K1M Steven Whipp 10-Jul-21 Norwich,
England		 River
(Thurne)		 Fyne Boats Pax20 8.7 kph
(4.71 kts)		 43.60 km
(23.5 nm)
19 K1M Russell Wingfield 01-Aug-20 Uxbridge,
England		 Canal
(Grand Union)		 Kirton X-Cleaver 8.6 kph
(4.65 kts)		 43.03 km
(23.2 nm)
20 K1M Ian Cooke 04-Oct-20 Brayton,
England		 Canal
(Selby Navigation)		 Rockpool Taran 8.4 kph
(4.53 kts)		 41.98 km
(22.7 nm)
21 K1M Nigel Warren 22-Jul-20 Looe,
England		 Sea
 Rockpool Taran 8.4 kph
(4.52 kts)		 41.87 km
(22.6 nm)
22 K1M Steven Whipp 20-Jul-19 Bowness,
England		 Lake
(Windermere)		 Fyne Boats Pax20 8.3 kph
(4.49 kts)		 41.60 km
(22.5 nm)
23 K1M Frank Harradence 11-Apr-19 Norwich,
England		 River
 Rockpool Taran 16 7.7 kph
(4.18 kts)		 38.68 km
(20.9 nm)
24 Team_Mx Dave Cutts
Kathy Webb 		08-Jul-21 Eigg,
Scotland		 Sea
 P+H Cetus HV
Valley Avocet LV 		5.8 kph
(3.13 kts)		 28.97 km
(15.6 nm)

24 runs
27 paddlers total.
21 solo paddlers
6 team paddlers in 3 teams
5 Hour Challenge total distance = 1191.44 km


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PSK Distance Challenge + -- 5 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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