Performance Sea Kayak2
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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.
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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!