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PSK 1000 Islands Challenge


For 2024 the 1000 Islands Challenge continues with the successful format from 2023.

The original idea remains - choose an island, paddle around it, send us the GPS track.
You get points for each km around the island.
The larger the island the more points you get.
And if you paddle an island new to the challenge, you get a (large) bonus.
Simple.


For 2024 the Points awarded remain as:
  • Any island -- 1 pt per km + 30% bonus (rounded to nearest whole point)
  • New islands -- 1 pt per km + 100% bonus
  • Details Here
While we passed the 1000 islands mark in 2023, let's see if we can go on to reach 2000...

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* updated 31-Dec-2023 *



1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2024


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RowPosn.PaddlerIslandsLapsPts
11Phil Smith2955621
22Chris Wade810283
33Charles Foster1974233
44Anthony Debesne1417224
55Paul Barrett1112195
66Marcus Francis11189
76John Gray11189
88Rhys Hunt910183
99John Willacy4117126
1010Mike Conroy88125
1111Julian Haines77117
1212Simon Margot11116
1313Stuart Marshall33111
1414Colin Orr55106
1515Michael O'Farrell111483
1616Sue Honan4479
1717Ed Lofill1175
1818Kevin Mansell1168
1919Tash Ó Treasaigh222359
2020Warren Ogden4653
2121Neil Turnbull252841
2222Simon Palmer4435
2322Emer O'Boyle2235
2422Ray O'Donnell2235
2525Scott Bekker6734
2626Cormac Ó Bric1133
2727Catriona Woods2230
2827Tim Haines1130
2929Mike Lambert1127
3030Mary Bekker5524
3131Séamas Kelly1123
3231Glenn Sutcliffe1123
3333Pascale Eichenmuller31120
3434Brian Turnbull9916
3535Jenny Wong677
3636Bryan Dickinson666
3736Paul Gallagher666
3838Neal Ricketts115
3939David Priddis224
4039Dave Cutts114
4139Kathy Webb114
4242Ian Kavanagh122
4343Matt Molloy111
4443Jason Morley111
4543Tavi Murray111
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2024 - All Laps


474 island laps completed so far in 2024:

RowIslandCountryPaddlerDatekm pts Total
1Admiralty IslandIrelandCharles Foster15-Feb-242 * 24
2Ailsa CraigScotlandColin Orr20-May-244 * 1.35
3Ailsa CraigScotlandJulian Haines20-May-244 * 1.35
4Ailsa CraigScotlandPhil Smith22-Apr-244 * 28
5Anacapa IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster12-May-2417 * 234
6Angus Rock LighthouseNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh24-Feb-241 * 22
7Aran IslandIrelandCatriona Woods29-Mar-2419 * 1.325
8Arch RockU.S.A.Charles Foster11-May-241 * 1.31
9Arch RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-May-241 * 22
10Ballycotton Island (Small)IrelandAnthony Debesne20-Mar-241 * 22
11Ballycotton IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne20-Mar-241 * 22
12Bass RockScotlandMike Conroy08-Jul-241 * 1.31
13Bass RockScotlandNeil Turnbull31-Mar-241 * 1.31
14Big IsleScotlandPhil Smith22-Apr-241 * 22
15Bird IslandIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh18-May-241 * 22
16Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
17Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
18Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
19Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
20Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
21Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster14-Jun-241 * 1.31
22Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
23Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
24Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
25Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
26Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
27Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster15-Mar-241 * 1.31
28Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster23-Feb-241 * 1.31
29Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster17-Feb-241 * 1.31
30Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster29-Jan-241 * 1.31
31Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster28-Jan-241 * 1.31
32Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster28-Jan-241 * 1.31
33Bit RockU.S.A.Charles Foster28-Jan-241 * 1.31
34Blue CapsEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
35Blue CapsEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
36Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith22-Jun-247 * 1.39
37Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith22-Jun-247 * 1.39
38Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith22-Jun-247 * 1.39
39Brownsea IslandEnglandWarren Ogden24-May-247 * 1.39
40Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
41Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
42Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
43Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
44Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
45Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
46Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
47Brownsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-247 * 1.39
48Brownsea IslandEnglandPaul Barrett03-Feb-247 * 1.39
49Brownsea IslandEnglandWarren Ogden03-Feb-247 * 1.39
50BrownsmanEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 1.31
51BrownsmanEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 1.31
52Car CraigScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-241 * 1.31
53Chapel IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh24-Feb-241 * 1.31
54Clare IslandIrelandSue Honan31-Mar-2419 * 238
55Colt IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell29-Jun-241 * 1.31
56Cow + CalvesScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-241 * 1.31
57Craigaveagh RockNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-242 * 24
58CraigleithScotlandNeil Turnbull31-Mar-241 * 1.31
59CruaghIrelandAnthony Debesne03-May-249 * 218
60Dalkey IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell08-Apr-242 * 1.33
61Davenport IslandIrelandCharles Foster15-Feb-242 * 24
62Eddystone RocksEnglandMike Conroy26-Mar-241 * 1.31
63Eilean Chaluim-chilleScotlandPaul Barrett11-Jun-241 * 22
64Eilean Chaluim-chilleScotlandRhys Hunt11-Jun-241 * 22
65Eilean TroddayScotlandPaul Barrett13-Jun-243 * 1.34
66Eilean TroddayScotlandRhys Hunt13-Jun-243 * 1.34
67Elizabeth CastleChannel IslandsDavid Priddis16-Jan-242 * 1.33
68ErtnøyaNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-244 * 28
69FidraScotlandMike Conroy08-Jul-241 * 1.31
70FidraScotlandNeil Turnbull31-Mar-241 * 1.31
71Flat HolmEnglandMike Conroy09-May-242 * 1.33
72Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
73Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
74Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
75Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
76Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jul-241 * 1.31
77Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster14-Jun-241 * 1.31
78Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
79Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
80Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
81Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
82Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-May-241 * 1.31
83Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster15-Mar-241 * 1.31
84Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster23-Feb-241 * 1.31
85Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster17-Feb-241 * 1.31
86Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster28-Jan-241 * 1.31
87Flat RockU.S.A.Charles Foster28-Jan-241 * 1.31
88Furzey IslandEnglandPhil Smith22-Jun-242 * 1.33
89Furzey IslandEnglandWarren Ogden24-May-242 * 1.33
90Furzey IslandEnglandPaul Barrett03-Feb-242 * 1.33
91Furzey IslandEnglandWarren Ogden03-Feb-242 * 1.33
92Garrett IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker19-Jun-244 * 1.35
93Garrett IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker19-Jun-244 * 1.35
94Gilbert IslandIrelandCharles Foster15-Feb-241 * 22
95Goat Island LittleIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh17-May-241 * 1.31
96Godrevy IslandEnglandMike Conroy20-Mar-241 * 1.31
97GolamIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh24-May-242 * 1.33
98Great IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell31-May-2425 * 1.333
99Great IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne19-Jan-2425 * 1.333
100Great IslandIrelandCormac Ó Bric19-Jan-2425 * 1.333
101Great SalteeIrelandMichael O'Farrell04-May-246 * 1.38
102Great SkelligIrelandColin Orr21-Apr-241 * 22
103Great SkelligIrelandJulian Haines21-Apr-241 * 22
104Green Island RockNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-241 * 22
105Green IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-241 * 1.31
106Hamilton IsleScotlandPhil Smith23-Apr-241 * 22
107Harlosh IslandScotlandPaul Barrett14-Jun-243 * 1.34
108Harlosh IslandScotlandRhys Hunt14-Jun-243 * 1.34
109Hart-Miller IslandU.S.A.Mary Bekker26-May-2410 * 1.313
110Hart-Miller IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker26-May-2410 * 1.313
111Hayling IslandEnglandPhil Smith05-Jun-2421 * 1.327
112Hayling IslandEnglandPhil Smith21-May-2421 * 1.327
113Hayling IslandEnglandMike Lambert24-Mar-2421 * 1.327
114Hayling IslandEnglandSimon Palmer10-Feb-2421 * 1.327
115Hayling IslandEnglandWarren Ogden07-Feb-2421 * 1.327
116Hayling IslandEnglandPhil Smith28-Jan-2421 * 1.327
117Hayling IslandEnglandPhil Smith15-Jan-2421 * 1.327
118Holy Island (Arran)ScotlandPhil Smith23-Apr-248 * 216
119HovsøyaNorwayPhil Smith01-Jul-242 * 24
120Humboldt IslandIrelandCharles Foster15-Feb-242 * 24
121IllaunamidIrelandAnthony Debesne05-May-243 * 26
122IllaunamidIrelandSue Honan05-May-243 * 26
123IllaunricmoniaIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh17-May-241 * 1.31
124IllaunricmoniaIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh11-Mar-241 * 22
125Inch GarvieScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-241 * 1.31
126InchcolmScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-242 * 1.33
127InchmarnockScotlandPhil Smith25-Apr-248 * 1.310
128InchmickeryScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-241 * 1.31
129Indre RisøyaNorwayPhil Smith02-Jul-241 * 22
130Inishanier IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-241 * 1.31
131InishmoreIrelandAnthony Debesne20-Apr-2434 * 268
132InishtrahullIrelandCatriona Woods21-Mar-244 * 1.35
133InishturkIrelandAnthony Debesne03-May-244 * 1.35
134InishturkIrelandAnthony Debesne03-May-244 * 1.35
135Inner FarneEnglandNeil Turnbull25-Feb-241 * 1.31
136Innisharoan IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-241 * 1.31
137Isla San Luis GonzagaU.S.A.Charles Foster02-Apr-248 * 1.310
138Isla San Luis GonzagaU.S.A.Charles Foster02-Apr-248 * 1.310
139Isla San Luis GonzagaU.S.A.Charles Foster01-Apr-248 * 1.310
140Island ChaffeeU.S.A.Charles Foster01-Jan-241 * 1.31
141Island FreemanU.S.A.Charles Foster01-Jan-241 * 1.31
142Island GrissomU.S.A.Charles Foster01-Jan-241 * 1.31
143Island WhiteU.S.A.Charles Foster01-Jan-241 * 1.31
144Isle of ArranScotlandPhil Smith24-Apr-2486 * 1.3112
145Isle of ButeScotlandEd Lofill22-Jun-2458 * 1.375
146Isle of ButeScotlandPhil Smith25-Apr-2458 * 1.375
147Isle of ButeScotlandChris Wade18-Jan-2458 * 1.375
148Isle of ButeScotlandStuart Marshall18-Jan-2458 * 1.375
149Isle of MullScotlandJohn Gray19-May-24145 * 1.3189
150Isle of MullScotlandMarcus Francis19-May-24145 * 1.3189
151Isle of RaasayScotlandChris Wade11-Jun-2445 * 1.359
152Isle of WightEnglandMike Conroy17-May-2489 * 1.3116
153Isle of WightEnglandSimon Margot11-May-2489 * 1.3116
154Isle of WightEnglandPaul Barrett13-Jan-2489 * 1.3116
155Isle of WightEnglandRhys Hunt13-Jan-2489 * 1.3116
156Jackdaw IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh24-Feb-241 * 1.31
157JerseyChannel IslandsKevin Mansell26-Jun-2452 * 1.368
158Kedge IslandIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh16-Jan-242 * 24
159KnivestoneEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
160KnivestoneEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
161KråkøyaNorwayPhil Smith01-Jul-241 * 22
162Lamb IslandIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh20-Mar-241 * 22
163Lamb North DogScotlandNeil Turnbull31-Mar-241 * 22
164Lamb South DogScotlandNeil Turnbull31-Mar-241 * 22
165LambScotlandNeil Turnbull31-Mar-241 * 1.31
166Lambay IslandIrelandJulian Haines15-Jun-248 * 1.310
167Lambay IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell15-Jun-248 * 1.310
168Lambay IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell15-Jun-248 * 1.310
169LangbarenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
170Le Grand Mez de GoëloFranceSimon Palmer30-May-242 * 24
171Le Petit Mez de GoëloFranceSimon Palmer30-May-241 * 22
172Lighthouse IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh07-Feb-242 * 1.33
173Lille FærøyaNorwayPhil Smith03-Jul-241 * 22
174LismoreScotlandChris Wade19-Feb-2433 * 1.343
175Little HarcarEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
176Little HarcarEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
177Little SalteeIrelandMichael O'Farrell04-May-244 * 1.35
178Long IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne31-Mar-249 * 1.312
179LongstoneEnglandMike Conroy02-Jul-241 * 1.31
180LongstoneEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 1.31
181LongstoneEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 1.31
182Lousy Castle IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne15-Mar-241 * 1.31
183LungaScotlandChris Wade09-May-2410 * 1.313
184LungaScotlandStuart Marshall09-May-2410 * 1.313
185MegstoneEnglandNeil Turnbull25-Feb-241 * 22
186MegstoneEnglandNeil Turnbull25-Feb-241 * 1.31
187MeinekEnglandMike Conroy20-Mar-241 * 1.31
188Mew IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh07-Feb-242 * 1.33
189Midtre RisøyaNorwayPhil Smith02-Jul-241 * 22
190MingulayScotlandColin Orr13-May-2421 * 242
191MingulayScotlandJulian Haines13-May-2421 * 242
192Mumbles Head (outer)WalesTavi Murray23-Apr-241 * 1.31
193Naples IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-244 * 1.35
194Naples IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-244 * 1.35
195Naples IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-244 * 1.35
196Naples IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-244 * 1.35
197Nordre FlatholmenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
198Nordre VærholmenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
199Northern HaresEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
200Northern HaresEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
201OxcarsScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-241 * 1.31
202Parton IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-241 * 1.31
203Pladda IslandScotlandPhil Smith23-Apr-241 * 1.31
204Pleasure IslandU.S.A.Mary Bekker26-May-242 * 1.33
205Pleasure IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker26-May-242 * 1.33
206Plymouth BreakwaterEnglandNeal Ricketts12-Jan-244 * 1.35
207Portsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith05-Jun-2421 * 1.327
208Portsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith18-Mar-2421 * 1.327
209Portsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith28-Jan-2421 * 1.327
210Portsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith18-Jan-2421 * 1.327
211Portsea IslandEnglandPhil Smith16-Jan-2421 * 1.327
212Puffin IslandWalesChris Wade25-Mar-243 * 1.34
213Puffin IslandWalesChris Wade25-Mar-243 * 1.34
214Puffin IslandWalesChris Wade25-Mar-243 * 1.34
215Puffin IslandWalesDave Cutts05-Jan-243 * 1.34
216Puffin IslandWalesKathy Webb05-Jan-243 * 1.34
217Puffin IslandWalesJohn Willacy01-Jan-243 * 1.34
218Puffin IslandWalesJohn Willacy01-Jan-243 * 1.34
219Puffin IslandWalesPascale Eichenmuller01-Jan-243 * 1.34
220Puffin IslandWalesPascale Eichenmuller01-Jan-243 * 1.34
221Rathlin IslandNorthern IrelandColin Orr17-Mar-2426 * 1.334
222Rathlin IslandNorthern IrelandEmer O'Boyle17-Mar-2426 * 1.334
223Rathlin IslandNorthern IrelandJulian Haines17-Mar-2426 * 1.334
224Rathlin IslandNorthern IrelandRay O'Donnell17-Mar-2426 * 1.334
225Rathlin IslandNorthern IrelandSue Honan17-Mar-2426 * 1.334
226Roancarrigbeg IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh18-Jan-241 * 22
227RoancarrigmoreIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh18-Jan-241 * 22
228Robert IslandU.S.A.Mary Bekker25-May-243 * 1.34
229Robert IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker25-May-243 * 1.34
230Rockabill (group)IrelandIan Kavanagh13-Jul-241 * 1.31
231Rockabill (group)IrelandJulian Haines15-Jun-241 * 1.31
232Rockabill (group)IrelandMichael O'Farrell03-Mar-241 * 1.31
233Rockabill (group)IrelandMichael O'Farrell14-Feb-241 * 1.31
234Rockabill (group)IrelandIan Kavanagh07-Jan-241 * 1.31
235Roddam and GreenEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
236Roddam and GreenEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
237Roe IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-242 * 1.33
238RognholmanNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
239RonaScotlandPaul Barrett12-Jun-2419 * 1.325
240RonaScotlandRhys Hunt12-Jun-2419 * 1.325
241Saint Anthony RockEnglandMatt Molloy20-Mar-241 * 1.31
242SeilScotlandColin Orr13-May-2418 * 1.323
243SeilScotlandJulian Haines13-May-2418 * 1.323
244SeilScotlandSéamas Kelly13-May-2418 * 1.323
245SeilScotlandChris Wade06-May-2418 * 1.323
246SeilScotlandGlenn Sutcliffe06-May-2418 * 1.323
247SeilScotlandStuart Marshall06-May-2418 * 1.323
248Shenick's IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell20-Mar-242 * 1.33
249Sherkin IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne19-May-2412 * 1.316
250Sherkin IslandIrelandTash Ó Treasaigh19-Mar-2412 * 1.316
251SkarvbardenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
252Snake IslandU.S.A.Mary Bekker25-May-241 * 1.31
253Snake IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker25-May-241 * 1.31
254Soay (Skye)ScotlandPaul Barrett15-Jun-2414 * 1.318
255Soay (Skye)ScotlandRhys Hunt15-Jun-2414 * 1.318
256Soay (Skye)ScotlandChris Wade11-Jun-2414 * 1.318
257South GoldstoneEnglandNeil Turnbull25-Feb-241 * 22
258South GoldstoneEnglandNeil Turnbull25-Feb-241 * 1.31
259South GoldstoneEnglandNeil Turnbull25-Feb-241 * 1.31
260South WamsesEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
261South WamsesEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
262Spike IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne17-Mar-243 * 1.34
263Spit Bank LighthouseIrelandAnthony Debesne17-Mar-241 * 22
264St Aubin's FortChannel IslandsDavid Priddis16-Jan-241 * 1.31
265St Helen's FortEnglandPaul Barrett25-Feb-241 * 22
266St Helen's FortEnglandRhys Hunt25-Feb-241 * 22
267St KildaScotlandTim Haines07-Jul-2415 * 230
268St Michael's MountEnglandWarren Ogden11-Jul-241 * 22
269St Patrick's IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell29-Jun-242 * 1.33
270St Patrick's IslandIrelandMichael O'Farrell20-Mar-242 * 1.33
271Staffin IslandScotlandPaul Barrett20-Jun-243 * 1.34
272Staffin IslandScotlandRhys Hunt20-Jun-243 * 1.34
273Staffin IslandScotlandPaul Barrett09-Jun-243 * 1.34
274Staffin IslandScotlandRhys Hunt09-Jun-243 * 1.34
275Staple IslandEnglandBrian Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
276Staple IslandEnglandNeil Turnbull05-May-241 * 22
277Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
278Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
279Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
280Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
281Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
282Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
283Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
284Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
285Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
286Stone IslandEnglandPhil Smith03-Mar-241 * 1.31
287Sunset IslandIrelandCharles Foster15-Feb-241 * 22
288Swallow CraigScotlandNeil Turnbull27-Apr-241 * 1.31
289Søndre FlatholmenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
290Søndre VærholmenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
291Tarner IslandScotlandPaul Barrett14-Jun-243 * 1.34
292Tarner IslandScotlandRhys Hunt14-Jun-243 * 1.34
293Terminal IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster23-May-2418 * 1.323
294Terminal IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster08-May-2418 * 1.323
295Terminal IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Jan-2418 * 1.323
296The MuglinsIrelandMichael O'Farrell08-Apr-241 * 1.31
297Trasnagh IslandNorthern IrelandTash Ó Treasaigh10-Feb-241 * 1.31
298Treasure IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-241 * 1.31
299Treasure IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-241 * 1.31
300Treasure IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-241 * 1.31
301Treasure IslandU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Feb-241 * 1.31
302Trinidad IslandIrelandCharles Foster15-Feb-243 * 26
303Turbot IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne03-May-245 * 1.37
304Turbot IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne03-May-245 * 1.37
305Tuskar RockIrelandEmer O'Boyle18-Apr-241 * 1.31
306Tuskar RockIrelandMichael O'Farrell18-Apr-241 * 1.31
307Tuskar RockIrelandRay O'Donnell18-Apr-241 * 1.31
308Tuskar RockIrelandSue Honan18-Apr-241 * 1.31
309Walney IslandEnglandChris Wade11-Mar-2431 * 1.340
310Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Jun-241 * 1.31
311Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Jun-241 * 1.31
312Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Jun-241 * 1.31
313Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Jun-241 * 1.31
314Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Jun-241 * 1.31
315Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster04-May-241 * 1.31
316Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster04-May-241 * 1.31
317Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster04-May-241 * 1.31
318Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster04-May-241 * 1.31
319Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster04-May-241 * 1.31
320Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster10-Mar-241 * 1.31
321Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster03-Mar-241 * 1.31
322Whale RockU.S.A.Charles Foster13-Jan-241 * 1.31
323Whiddy IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne15-Mar-2411 * 1.314
324Whiddy IslandIrelandAnthony Debesne04-Feb-2411 * 222
325Whilk IsleScotlandPhil Smith22-Apr-241 * 22
326Wood IslandU.S.A.Mary Bekker25-May-242 * 1.33
327Wood IslandU.S.A.Scott Bekker25-May-242 * 1.33
328Ynys BenlasWalesBryan Dickinson18-Jan-241 * 1.31
329Ynys BenlasWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
330Ynys BenlasWalesPaul Gallagher18-Jan-241 * 1.31
331Ynys CastellWalesBryan Dickinson18-Jan-241 * 1.31
332Ynys CastellWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
333Ynys CastellWalesPaul Gallagher18-Jan-241 * 1.31
334Ynys GaintWalesBryan Dickinson18-Jan-241 * 1.31
335Ynys GaintWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
336Ynys GaintWalesPaul Gallagher18-Jan-241 * 1.31
337Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-May-241 * 1.31
338Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-May-241 * 1.31
339Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-May-241 * 1.31
340Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-May-241 * 1.31
341Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-May-241 * 1.31
342Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-May-241 * 1.31
343Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
344Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
345Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
346Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
347Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
348Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
349Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
350Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
351Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
352Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
353Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
354Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
355Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy19-May-241 * 1.31
356Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
357Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
358Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
359Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
360Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
361Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
362Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
363Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
364Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
365Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-May-241 * 1.31
366Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
367Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
368Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
369Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
370Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
371Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
372Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
373Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
374Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
375Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
376Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
377Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
378Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
379Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
380Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
381Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
382Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
383Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
384Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
385Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy02-Apr-241 * 1.31
386Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
387Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
388Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
389Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
390Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
391Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
392Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
393Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
394Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
395Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
396Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
397Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
398Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
399Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
400Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
401Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
402Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
403Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
404Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
405Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
406Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
407Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
408Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
409Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
410Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy05-Mar-241 * 1.31
411Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
412Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
413Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
414Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
415Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
416Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
417Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
418Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
419Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
420Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
421Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy29-Feb-241 * 1.31
422Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-Feb-241 * 1.31
423Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-Feb-241 * 1.31
424Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-Feb-241 * 1.31
425Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-Feb-241 * 1.31
426Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-Feb-241 * 1.31
427Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy28-Feb-241 * 1.31
428Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy27-Feb-241 * 1.31
429Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy23-Feb-241 * 1.31
430Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy23-Feb-241 * 1.31
431Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy23-Feb-241 * 1.31
432Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy23-Feb-241 * 1.31
433Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller23-Feb-241 * 1.31
434Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller23-Feb-241 * 1.31
435Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller23-Feb-241 * 1.31
436Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller23-Feb-241 * 1.31
437Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy10-Feb-241 * 1.31
438Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
439Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
440Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
441Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
442Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
443Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
444Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
445Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
446Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
447Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy08-Feb-241 * 1.31
448Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy27-Jan-241 * 1.31
449Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy26-Jan-241 * 1.31
450Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy26-Jan-241 * 1.31
451Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller26-Jan-241 * 1.31
452Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller26-Jan-241 * 1.31
453Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller26-Jan-241 * 1.31
454Ynys Gored GochWalesBryan Dickinson18-Jan-241 * 1.31
455Ynys Gored GochWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
456Ynys Gored GochWalesPaul Gallagher18-Jan-241 * 1.31
457Ynys Gored GochWalesJohn Willacy06-Jan-241 * 1.31
458Ynys Gored GochWalesPascale Eichenmuller06-Jan-241 * 1.31
459Ynys LlanddwynWalesJohn Willacy24-Feb-243 * 1.34
460Ynys LlanddwynWalesPascale Eichenmuller24-Feb-243 * 1.34
461Ynys WelltogWalesJason Morley20-Apr-241 * 1.31
462Ynys WelltogWalesJohn Willacy20-Apr-241 * 1.31
463Ynys WelltogWalesJohn Willacy31-Mar-241 * 1.31
464Ynys WelltogWalesJohn Willacy27-Jan-241 * 1.31
465Ynys WelltogWalesBryan Dickinson18-Jan-241 * 1.31
466Ynys WelltogWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
467Ynys WelltogWalesPaul Gallagher18-Jan-241 * 1.31
468Ynys y BigWalesBryan Dickinson18-Jan-241 * 1.31
469Ynys y BigWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
470Ynys y BigWalesJenny Wong18-Jan-241 * 1.31
471Ynys y BigWalesPaul Gallagher18-Jan-241 * 1.31
472Ytre RisøyaNorwayPhil Smith02-Jul-241 * 22
473Ytre RognholmenNorwayPhil Smith04-Jul-241 * 22
474Île LemenezFranceSimon Palmer30-May-241 * 22
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Islands Lap Count

1. [Ynys Gored Goch] => 122
2. [Bit Rock] => 18
3. [Flat Rock] => 16
4. [Brownsea Island] => 14
5. [Whale Rock] => 13
6. [Stone Island] => 10
7. [Puffin Island] => 9
8. [Hayling Island] => 7
9. [Ynys Welltog] => 7
10. [Seil] => 6
11. [Portsea Island] => 5
12. [Rathlin Island] => 5
13. [Rockabill (group)] => 5
14. [Furzey Island] => 4
15. [Isle of Bute] => 4
16. [Isle of Wight] => 4
17. [Naples Island] => 4
18. [Staffin Island] => 4
19. [Treasure Island] => 4
20. [Tuskar Rock] => 4
21. [Ynys y Big] => 4
22. [Ailsa Craig] => 3
23. [Great Island] => 3
24. [Isla San Luis Gonzaga] => 3
25. [Lambay Island] => 3
26. [Longstone] => 3
27. [Soay (Skye)] => 3
28. [South Goldstone] => 3
29. [Terminal Island] => 3
30. [Ynys Benlas] => 3
31. [Ynys Castell] => 3
32. [Ynys Gaint] => 3
33. [Arch Rock] => 2
34. [Bass Rock] => 2
35. [Blue Caps] => 2
36. [Brownsman] => 2
37. [Eilean Chaluim-chille] => 2
38. [Eilean Trodday] => 2
39. [Fidra] => 2
40. [Garrett Island] => 2
41. [Great Skellig] => 2
42. [Harlosh Island] => 2
43. [Hart-Miller Island] => 2
44. [Illaunamid] => 2
45. [Illaunricmonia] => 2
46. [Inishturk] => 2
47. [Isle of Mull] => 2
48. [Knivestone] => 2
49. [Little Harcar] => 2
50. [Lunga] => 2
51. [Megstone] => 2
52. [Mingulay] => 2
53. [Northern Hares] => 2
54. [Pleasure Island] => 2
55. [Robert Island] => 2
56. [Roddam and Green] => 2
57. [Rona] => 2
58. [Sherkin Island] => 2
59. [Snake Island] => 2
60. [South Wamses] => 2
61. [St Helen's Fort] => 2
62. [St Patrick's Island] => 2
63. [Staple Island] => 2
64. [Tarner Island] => 2
65. [Turbot Island] => 2
66. [Whiddy Island] => 2
67. [Wood Island] => 2
68. [Ynys Llanddwyn] => 2
69. [Admiralty Island] => 1
70. [Anacapa Island] => 1
71. [Angus Rock Lighthouse] => 1
72. [Aran Island] => 1
73. [Ballycotton Island] => 1
74. [Ballycotton Island (Small)] => 1
75. [Big Isle] => 1
76. [Bird Island] => 1
77. [Car Craig] => 1
78. [Chapel Island] => 1
79. [Clare Island] => 1
80. [Colt Island] => 1
81. [Cow + Calves] => 1
82. [Craigaveagh Rock] => 1
83. [Craigleith] => 1
84. [Cruagh] => 1
85. [Dalkey Island] => 1
86. [Davenport Island] => 1
87. [Eddystone Rocks] => 1
88. [Elizabeth Castle] => 1
89. [Ertnøya] => 1
90. [Flat Holm] => 1
91. [Gilbert Island] => 1
92. [Goat Island Little] => 1
93. [Godrevy Island] => 1
94. [Golam] => 1
95. [Great Saltee] => 1
96. [Green Island] => 1
97. [Green Island Rock] => 1
98. [Hamilton Isle] => 1
99. [Holy Island (Arran)] => 1
100. [Hovsøya] => 1
101. [Humboldt Island] => 1
102. [Inch Garvie] => 1
103. [Inchcolm] => 1
104. [Inchmarnock] => 1
105. [Inchmickery] => 1
106. [Indre Risøya] => 1
107. [Inishanier Island] => 1
108. [Inishmore] => 1
109. [Inishtrahull] => 1
110. [Inner Farne] => 1
111. [Innisharoan Island] => 1
112. [Island Chaffee] => 1
113. [Island Freeman] => 1
114. [Island Grissom] => 1
115. [Island White] => 1
116. [Isle of Arran] => 1
117. [Isle of Raasay] => 1
118. [Jackdaw Island] => 1
119. [Jersey] => 1
120. [Kedge Island] => 1
121. [Kråkøya] => 1
122. [Lamb] => 1
123. [Lamb Island] => 1
124. [Lamb North Dog] => 1
125. [Lamb South Dog] => 1
126. [Langbaren] => 1
127. [Le Grand Mez de Goëlo] => 1
128. [Le Petit Mez de Goëlo] => 1
129. [Lighthouse Island] => 1
130. [Lille Færøya] => 1
131. [Lismore] => 1
132. [Little Saltee] => 1
133. [Long Island] => 1
134. [Lousy Castle Island] => 1
135. [Meinek] => 1
136. [Mew Island] => 1
137. [Midtre Risøya] => 1
138. [Mumbles Head (outer)] => 1
139. [Nordre Flatholmen] => 1
140. [Nordre Værholmen] => 1
141. [Oxcars] => 1
142. [Parton Island] => 1
143. [Pladda Island] => 1
144. [Plymouth Breakwater] => 1
145. [Roancarrigbeg ] => 1
146. [Roancarrigmore] => 1
147. [Roe Island] => 1
148. [Rognholman] => 1
149. [Saint Anthony Rock] => 1
150. [Shenick's Island] => 1
151. [Skarvbarden] => 1
152. [Spike Island] => 1
153. [Spit Bank Lighthouse] => 1
154. [St Aubin's Fort] => 1
155. [St Kilda] => 1
156. [St Michael's Mount] => 1
157. [Sunset Island] => 1
158. [Swallow Craig] => 1
159. [Søndre Flatholmen] => 1
160. [Søndre Værholmen] => 1
161. [The Muglins] => 1
162. [Trasnagh Island] => 1
163. [Trinidad Island] => 1
164. [Walney Island] => 1
165. [Whilk Isle] => 1
166. [Ytre Risøya] => 1
167. [Ytre Rognholmen] => 1
168. [Île Lemenez] => 1
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PSK 1000 Islands Challenge - 2024 - Info

Update for 2024

  • Any island -- 1 pt per km + 30% bonus (rounded to nearest whole point)
  • New islands -- 1 pt per km + 100% bonus

Format

  • This is a collaborative challenge, please enter into the spirit of things.
  • Open to Solo paddlers, Teams and K2/Doubles. Paddlers are recorded individually.
  • Circumnavs may be single or multi-day. But are to be undertaken within a 'continuous trip'.
  • All circumnavs to be recorded on GPS.
  • Points are allocated for the distance around each island (see below).
  • Any island is to be circumnavigated with a distinct full-lap circumnavigation which completes at the start point for that island lap.
  • For multiple-islands in one trip: each island must have a distinct full-lap circumnav before moving onto the next island in order to count. Please paddle all the way around the island before moving on to the next one! (See image below)
  • No portages allowed.
  • For a number of islands encompassed inside one single lap, points will be given for the largest island inside the group only.
  • Smaller islands added on the way around a larger island count only if the larger island is greater than 30 km around.
  • Repeated attempts on an island are fine - they all count for points.
  • Island Challenge paddles are eligible to 'double-up' on other PSK pages i.e. an Isle of Wight Circumnav can be submitted for both Islands Challenge and Isle of Wight Circumnav pages.
  • UK Mainland and Ireland circumnavs are excluded.
  • No entries from paddles within organised events
  • Avoid disturbance to wildlife at all times.

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Points and Islands

  • All islands - 1 pt per km + 33% bonus (rounded up or down to nearest whole point. i.e. 1.33 pts per km))
  • Except 'New Islands' - 1 pt per km + 100% bonus (i.e. 2 pts per km))
  • New islands - any island not previously lapped as part of the 1000 Islands Challenge, in any year.
  • Eligible islands - if it's named on reputable map or chart you can have it. Even named 'rocks'.
  • Named features under 1km around will be awarded 1 pt.
  • Un-named features don't count
  • Multiple laps of 1pt features: For multiple lap paddles of greater than 10 laps, each lap must be greater than 2 mins in length.
  • Distances as measured by PSK and will be taken as the shortest possible paddleable distance around.
  • Note: Defining an island for this challenge is difficult with so many variations - please be reasonable.

Craft

  • Kayak, Ski, SUP or Canoe - Any craft you choose must be specifically designed to be suitable for your chosen venue and conditions, and it must be in a seaworthy and safe condition.
  • All paddlers should be capable of paddling their chosen craft safely in all possible conditions for the chosen location.
  • All craft are to be rendered unsinkable, either by manufacturer design (bulkheads etc.) or via extra buoyancy devices (fitted airbags etc.)
  • Different craft may be used for different circumnavs.
  • We do not consider inflatable craft as suitable for this challenge.

Assistance

  • No assistance from outside the paddling group.
  • No motors, support craft etc.
  • Kayak/canoe sails are allowed within the 1000 Island Challenge - for untimed runs.

Safety

  • All paddlers must undertake an assessment of risk - for their chosen route, venue, craft, personal ability and conditions.
  • Ensure you and your group are capable of handling any conditions or hazards possible on your chosen route.
  • The management of any risk is entirely the responsibility of the paddler(s).
  • Ensure your route avoids any exclusions or danger areas. Avoid shipping channels where possible and follow all local/national regulations as applicable.
  • We make no claim or assurance that any of the islands listed are fully navigable. YOU need to research and plan to ensure your chosen route is a safe and realistic proposition.
  • Paddlers are to wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device) at all times whilst on the water.
  • PFDs should meet ISO 12402 or be CE approved, and must be in good condition.
  • Helmets and leashes should be worn where applicable (helmets on moving/shallow water - quick-release leashes on Skis, SUP's etc where necessary).
  • All craft are to 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 in your risk assesment.
  • Leave details of your route and time of return with a shore party and inform HM Coastguard as necessary.
  • If you choose to paddle solo be aware of the significant extra risks involved.
  • If you have any doubts - THEN DO NOT GO!


Circumnavigating multiple islands (from Kate Duffus) - click to enlarge.




* Info updated 14-Jan-2024 *

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