PSK Distance Challenge
Ergo
Paddle as far as you can in 1 hour on your kayak ergo.
Part of the PSK Distance Challenge
The PSK Distance Challenge is an unsupervised standing challenge.
Please note there may well be omissions in our dataset. If you think your name should be here then please get in touch!
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PSK Distance Challenge -- Ergo
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| Posn. | K1W | Cat | Paddler | Date | Locn. | Ergo | Resist | Drag | /500m | Avg | Dist |
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| 1 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 11-May-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 5 | 58 | 02:28 | 12.2 kph
| 12,162 m
|
| 2 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 10-Mar-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 4.5 | 54 | 02:29 | 12.1 kph
| 12,077 m
|
| 3 | | K1M_Ergo | Bob Perry
| 08-Mar-21 | Te Anau | Stroke2Max | 8.25 | ? | 02:31 | 12.0 kph
| 11,960 m
|
| 4 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 02-Mar-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 4 | 53 | 02:31 | 11.9 kph
| 11,931 m
|
| 5 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 01-Oct-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 6 | 60 | 02:31 | 11.9 kph
| 11,888 m
|
| 6 | | K1M_Ergo | Bob Perry
| 23-Feb-21 | Te Anau | Stroke2Max | 8.25 | ? | 02:33 | 11.8 kph
| 11,770 m
|
| 7 | | K1M_Ergo | Bob Perry
| 09-Feb-21 | Te Anau | Stroke2Max | 7.7 | ? | 02:33 | 11.8 kph
| 11,750 m
|
| 8 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 28-Jan-22 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 6 | 64 | 02:33 | 11.7 kph
| 11,729 m
|
| 9 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 13-Feb-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 2 | 52 | 02:34 | 11.7 kph
| 11,697 m
|
| 10 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 04-Jul-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 5 | 57 | 02:35 | 11.6 kph
| 11,622 m
|
| 11 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 24-Sep-23 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 5 | 55 | 02:39 | 11.3 kph
| 11,325 m
|
| 12 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 04-Mar-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 5 | 58 | 02:43 | 11.0 kph
| 11,047 m
|
| 13 | (1) | K1W_Ergo | Clare Sharp
| 31-Jan-21 | -- | KP Compact | 2.5 | ? | 02:43 | 11.0 kph
| 11,032 m
|
| 14 | | K1M_Ergo | Nigel Warren
| 11-May-21 | Saltash | KP Compact | 7 | 73 | 02:48 | 10.7 kph
| 10,685 m
|
| 15 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 25-Feb-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 1.5 | 46 | 02:50 | 10.6 kph
| 10,589 m
|
| 16 | | K1M_Ergo | Nigel Warren
| 13-Feb-21 | Saltash | KP Compact | 7 | 73 | 02:51 | 10.5 kph
| 10,499 m
|
| 17 | | K1M_Ergo | Simon Augustin
| 26-Nov-23 | | Dansprint | 4 | | 02:56 | 10.2 kph
| 10,219 m
|
| 18 | | K1M_Ergo | John Willacy
| 11-Feb-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | | 39 | 02:59 | 10.0 kph
| 10,033 m
|
| 19 | | K1M_Ergo | Nigel Warren
| 09-Feb-21 | Saltash | KP Compact | 2 | 39 | 03:01 | 9.9 kph
| 9,928 m
|
| 20 | (2) | K1W_Ergo | Pascale Eichenmuller
| 02-Mar-21 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | | 32 | 03:28 | 8.6 kph
| 8,643 m
|
| 21 | (3) | K1W_Ergo | Pascale Eichenmuller
| 09-Feb-22 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 00 | | 03:36 | 8.3 kph
| 8,333 m
|
| 22 | (4) | K1W_Ergo | Pascale Eichenmuller
| 24-Sep-23 | Menai Bridge | KP Compact | 00 | 32 | 03:43 | 8.1 kph
| 8,061 m
|
PSK Distance Challenge -- Ergo
Runs: 22
Paddlers: 22
Solo: 22
Team: 0 (in 0 teams)
Distance: 239.0 km
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 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).
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!