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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
The PSK Distance Challenge + is an unsupervised standing challenge.
PSK Distance Challenge -- 5 Hour
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| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Date | Locn. | Waterway | Boat | Avg | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K1M | Volker Gärtner | 18-May-19 | Geisenheim (Germany) | River (Rhein) | Prijon Seayak | 13.0 kph (7.04 kts) | 65.20 km (35.2 nm) | |
| 2 | K1M | John Willacy | 17-Oct-20 | Red Wharf (Wales) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 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 | New Brighton (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 | Bishopthorpe (England) | Estuary (Ouse) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 11.3 kph (6.08 kts) | 56.32 km (30.4 nm) | |
| 6 | K1M | John Willacy | 17-Aug-20 | Beaumaris (Wales) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 11.1 kph (5.99 kts) | 55.46 km (29.9 nm) | |
| 7 | K1M | Michal Madera | 22-Jul-20 | The Needles (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 18 Rockpool Taran 18 | 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 | Penarth (England) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 10.5 kph (5.68 kts) | 52.61 km (28.4 nm) | |
| 12 | K1M | Dave Cutts | 19-Apr-19 | Fort Belan (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 18 Rockpool Taran 18 | 9.8 kph (5.30 kts) | 49.07 km (26.5 nm) | |
| 14 | K1M | Steve Miles | 19-Sep-19 | Fort Belan (Wales) | Sea (Menai Straits) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 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 18 | 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 | Martham (England) | River (Thurne) | Fyne Boats Pax20 | 8.7 kph (4.71 kts) | 43.60 km (23.5 nm) | |
| 19 | K1M | John Willacy | 12-Feb-22 | Preston (England) | Canal (Lancaster) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 8.7 kph (4.69 kts) | 43.44 km (23.5 nm) | |
| 20 | K1M | Simon Augustin | 08-Oct-23 | Solitüde (Denmark) | Sea | CS Big monster | 8.6 kph (4.65 kts) | 43.10 km (23.3 nm) | |
| 21 | 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) | |
| 22 | K1M | John Willacy | 09-Mar-20 | Preston (England) | Canal (Lancaster) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 8.4 kph (4.56 kts) | 42.20 km (22.8 nm) | |
| 23 | K1M | Ian Cooke | 04-Oct-20 | Brayton (England) | Canal (Selby Navigation) | Rockpool Taran 18 | 8.4 kph (4.53 kts) | 41.98 km (22.7 nm) | |
| 24 | K1M | Nigel Warren | 22-Jul-20 | Looe (England) | Sea | Rockpool Taran 18 | 8.4 kph (4.52 kts) | 41.87 km (22.6 nm) | |
| 25 | K1M | Steven Whipp | 20-Jul-19 | Under Claife (England) | Lake (Windermere) | Fyne Boats Pax20 | 8.3 kph (4.49 kts) | 41.60 km (22.5 nm) | |
| 26 | K1M | James Gerrie _ unamed group | 12-Aug-22 | Conwy Morfa (Wales) | Estuary (Conwy) | SKUK Romany Surf | 7.9 kph (4.26 kts) | 39.49 km (21.3 nm) | |
| 27 | K1M | Frank Harradence | 11-Apr-19 | Norwich (England) | River | Rockpool Taran 16 | 7.7 kph (4.18 kts) | 38.68 km (20.9 nm) | |
| 28 | K1M | Neal Ricketts | 19-Sep-22 | Portwrinkle (England) | Sea | Northshore Atlantic | 7.3 kph (3.92 kts) | 36.31 km (19.6 nm) | |
| 29 | Team_Mx | Dave Cutts Kathy Webb | 08-Jul-21 | Arisaig (Scotland) | Sea | P+H Cetus HV Valley Avocet LV | 5.8 kph (3.13 kts) | 28.97 km (15.6 nm) |
PSK Distance Challenge -- 5 Hour
Runs: 29
Paddlers: 33
Solo: 25
Team: 8 (in 4 teams)
Distance: 1,396.0 km
PSK Distance Challenge Info
Info updated 27-Feb-2021
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!