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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 Combined 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 Combined 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!