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PSK 1000 Islands Challenge - 2025


A new points system has been added for 2025!


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.
But for 2025 you also get points for the overall trip distance (1 pt per km), as well as the island points!
So the further you paddle, the more points you get.
Simple.


2025 points system:
  • Any island -- 1 pt per km + 33% bonus (rounded to nearest whole point)
  • Island points are multiplied by the number of laps completed for that island
  • 1 pt per km of overall trip distance is now added to the final total.
  • Details Here
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1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2025


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Posn.PaddlerTripsIslandsLapsPts
11Oliver Millington2825651293
22Andy McManus192225981
33Margarita Felixberger133799
43Tavi Murray133799
55Phil Smith8637602
66Tash Ó Treasaigh142020375
76Paul Edmondson333375
88Malcolm Stubbs111338
99Michael O'Farrell101621332
1010Russell Henderson81113282
1111Jack Pearl111278
1212Marcus Francis111258
1312John Gray111258
1414Neal Ricketts103234235
1515Sue Smith61414200
1616Julian Haines555168
1717Graham Bell111148
1818Kevin Mansell222144
1919Susan Honan333116
2020Simon Augustin111112
2121Kira Quinton7917101
2222Jon Needham21298
2323Ian Tindal23394
2424Catriona Woods22290
2525Scott Bekker36789
2626John Niven3141487
2727Dave Cutts571065
2828Ian Tindall22263
2929Kathy Webb55660
3030Billy Butler11149
3130Tom Dawson11149
3232Richard Hughes1118

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Islands - 2025

IslandsCountryCirc Dist kmlatlonBNGFirst PaddledFirst PaddlerVisits
1An CaolScotland256.829-5.107NN 105,75110-Jun-25Oliver Millington1
2Annagh IslandIreland153.982-9.862xxx,xxx04-Jun-25Paul Edmondson2
3ArdmoreIreland353.502-10.122xxx,xxx08-Jun-25Paul Edmondson1
4Ballycotton IslandIreland151.825-7.984xxx,xxx03-Jan-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
5Bass RockScotland154.381-2.943SD 388,98828-Feb-25Andy McManus5
6Battisburgh IslandEngland150.303-3.962SX 603,46619-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
7Bell Rock LighthouseScotland156.434-2.286NO 762,26929-Jul-25John Niven1
8Big Picket RockEngland150.664-3.268SY 104,85713-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
9Birnbeck IslandEngland151.357-2.999ST 304,62529-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
10Black RockScotland156.754-5.194NN 047,67125-Jan-25Oliver Millington2
11Brownsea IslandEngland750.69-1.97SZ 020,87925-Jan-25Phil Smith4
12BucinchScotland156.091-4.592NS 387,91809-Jul-25Sue Smith1
13Calf Island EastIreland351.483-9.487xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
14Calf Island MiddleIreland351.481-9.506xxx,xxx13-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
15CannaScotland2357.059-6.654NG 249,05923-May-25Tavi Murray2
16CeardachScotland156.091-4.587NS 390,91709-Jul-25Sue Smith1
17ClairinshScotland156.075-4.551NS 413,89824-Jun-25Sue Smith1
18Clare IslandIreland1953.805-9.990xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
19Clear IslandIreland1351.439-9.490xxx,xxx25-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
20Colt IslandIreland153.585-6.088xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell2
21CominoMalta836.01014.336xxx,xxx12-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
22Corn HammocksU.S.A.238.435-75.091xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
23CraigleithScotland156.071-2.718NT 552,87028-Feb-25Andy McManus2
24Cranberry IslandIreland155.134-7.693xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
25CrannogScotland157.067-4.775NH 318,00707-Jun-25Phil Smith1
26Cratlagh IslandIreland155.110-7.703xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
27CreinchScotland156.064-4.581NS 393,88722-Feb-25Andy McManus2
28Dalkey IslandIreland253.271-6.084xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
29Dubh SgeirScotland156.245-5.671NM 726,11911-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
30Dubh SgeirScotland156.548-5.484NM 858,45116-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
31EasdaleScotland356.292-5.658NM 736,17111-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
32East MaidenNorthern Ireland154.928-5.727xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
33EiggScotland2356.900-6.152NM 470,86923-May-25Tavi Murray2
34Eileach an NaoimhScotland556.221-5.807NM 640,09822-May-25Ian Tindal1
35Eilean BalnagowanScotland356.630-5.339NM 952,53820-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
36Eilean DroineachScotland156.558-5.442NM 885,46112-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
37Eilean GainimhScotland156.571-5.435NM 890,47412-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
38Eilean GlasScotland156.573-5.421NM 898,47612-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
39Eilean MundeScotland156.684-5.129NN 083,59119-Feb-25Kira Quinton1
40Eilean a BhealaidhScotland156.201-5.685NM 714,07108-Jul-25Oliver Millington1
41Eilean a BhealaidhScotland156.837-5.127NN 093,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington9
42Eilean an FheidhScotland156.789-5.814NM 671,72805-May-25Phil Smith1
43Eilean na CreicheScotland156.838-5.123NN 095,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington9
44Eilean nam BànScotland156.559-5.467NM 869,46216-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
45Eilean nan CaorachScotland156.565-5.418NM 900,46712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
46Eilean nan CeannScotland156.221-5.687NM 715,09311-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
47Eilean nan ChaorainnScotland156.563-5.419NM 899,46512-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
48Eilean nan CraobhScotland156.839-5.133NN 089,76301-Jan-25Oliver Millington8
49EriskayScotland1557.074-7.294NF 792,10715-Jun-25Andy McManus1
50EyebroughyScotland156.066-2.812NT 494,86312-Apr-25Russell Henderson1
51FidraScotland156.07-2.78NT 512,86828-Feb-25Andy McManus2
52FladdaScotland156.248-5.681NM 719,12326-Feb-25Oliver Millington2
53Flodaigh BeagScotland1057.507-7.149NF 917,58017-Jun-25Andy McManus1
54Friars IslandNorthern Ireland154.225-7.491xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
55Garnish IslandIreland251.736-9.543xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
56George The Third RockEngland150.657-3.280SY 096,84913-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
57GighaScotland2355.679-5.751NR 690,49016-Mar-25Oliver Millington1
58Great Copeland IslandNorthern Ireland554.675-5.530xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell3
59Great Cumbrae IslandScotland1655.768-4.916NS 169,56704-Jan-25Oliver Millington3
60Great Egging IslandU.S.A.238.202-75.177xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
61Great IslandIreland2551.867-8.279xxx,xxx10-Jun-25Michael O'Farrell1
62Green IsleIreland155.128-7.682xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
63Gull IslandIreland155.109-7.770xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
64Gull RockEngland150.195-4.905SW 927,36808-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
65Hayling IslandEngland2150.793-0.985SU 723,01603-Jan-25Jon Needham5
66Heir IslandIreland751.498-9.443xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
67Hern Point RockEngland150.660-3.276SY 099,85313-Mar-25Neal Ricketts2
68Hewitson_s IslandIreland155.108-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
69High IslandIreland151.514-9.124xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
70IllaunbrockIreland151.453-9.441xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
71IllaunthieveIreland151.700-9.582xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
72InchcaillochScotland356.078-4.557NS 409,90324-Jun-25Sue Smith1
73InchconnachanScotland356.090-4.614NS 374,91622-Feb-25Andy McManus2
74InchcruinScotland256.086-4.595NS 385,91109-Jul-25Sue Smith1
75InchfadScotland456.083-4.573NS 400,90909-Jul-25Sue Smith1
76InchlonaigScotland456.105-4.605NS 381,93322-Feb-25Andy McManus1
77InchmoanScotland456.081-4.608NS 377,90722-Feb-25Andy McManus1
78InchmurrinScotland656.049-4.601NS 379,87130-May-25Sue Smith1
79InchtavannachScotland456.085-4.626NS 366,91215-Mar-25Andy McManus2
80InishbofinIreland655.175-8.174xxx,xxx20-Jun-25John Niven1
81InishlackanIreland453.370-9.928xxx,xxx02-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
82InishturkIreland453.510-10.153xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
83InishyweelIreland155.119-7.697xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
84Inn IslandScotland156.561-5.420NM 899,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
85Inner StoneEngland150.194-4.905SW 927,36708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
86Insh IslandScotland356.313-5.669NM 730,19522-May-25Ian Tindal1
87Isle of AngleseyWales12053.262-4.366SH 419,80312-Apr-25Jack Pearl1
88Isle of ArranScotland8655.577-5.230NR 948,35511-Apr-25Andy McManus1
89Isle of ButeScotland5855.832-5.087NS 067,64430-Apr-25Oliver Millington2
90Isle of MayScotland4.956.185-2.557NT 654,99308-Mar-25Andy McManus3
91Isle of MullScotland14556.454-6.015NM 550,37017-May-25Paul Edmondson3
92Isle of RaasayScotland4557.396-6.048NG 566,42513-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
93Isle of SkyeScotland21557.338-6.259NG 460,32023-May-25Tavi Murray2
94Janes IslandU.S.A.2138.002-75.870xxx,xxx08-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
95JerseyChannel Islands5249.219-2.129xxx,xxx05-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
96JuraScotland10355.986-5.893NR 569,83311-Jun-25Marcus Francis2
97KerreraScotland1856.397-5.541NM 814,28611-Jan-25Oliver Millington4
98Kilmaronag IslandsScotland156.457-5.358NM 931,34530-Jun-25Oliver Millington1
99Ladram RockEngland150.658-3.276SY 097,85113-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
100Lamb IslandIreland155.133-7.694xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
101LambScotland156.069-2.748NT 535,86528-Feb-25Andy McManus2
102Lambay IslandIreland853.490-6.017xxx,xxx04-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell1
103Lighthouse IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.525xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
104LismoreScotland3356.506-5.517NM 844,41419-Jan-25Oliver Millington3
105Little Cumbrae IslandScotland855.719-4.954NS 144,51514-Mar-25Andy McManus5
106Little Egging IslandU.S.A.138.202-75.166xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
107Little Picket RockEngland150.663-3.268SY 104,85613-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
108Long IslandsIreland155.122-7.690xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
109LongstoneEngland155.643-1.608NU 247,38924-Mar-25Russell Henderson1
110LuingScotland2156.231-5.641NM 743,10202-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
111LungaScotland1056.216-5.699NM 706,08726-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
112Maiden IslandScotland156.430-5.492NM 847,31902-Feb-25Russell Henderson2
113Mew IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.515xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
114Monach Islands (group)Scotland1457.522-7.720NF 639,61814-Jun-25Andy McManus1
115MweelaunIreland153.765-9.997xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
116North EileanScotland155.750-4.925NS 164,54608-Jul-25Sue Smith1
117Old HarryEngland150.642-1.922SZ 055,82524-Mar-25Phil Smith1
118Outer StoneEngland150.190-4.907SW 925,36208-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
119Piney IslandU.S.A.138.431-75.093xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
120Point CorbiereJersey149.179-2.249xxx,xxx17-May-25Richard Hughes1
121Puffin IslandWales353.318-4.027SH 560,82002-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
122Ramsey IslandWales851.865-5.339SM 699,23522-Jul-25Julian Haines1
123Rathlin IslandNorthern Ireland2655.299-6.222xxx,xxx21-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
124Renney RocksEngland150.318-4.121SX 491,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
125Rockabill (group)Ireland153.597-6.004xxx,xxx07-Jun-25Julian Haines4
126Rough IslandIreland155.121-7.687xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
127Rubha DeargScotland156.833-5.120NN 097,75701-Jan-25Oliver Millington11
128Samalaman IslandScotland156.835-5.834NM 661,78126-Jan-25Oliver Millington1
129Scalpay (Skye)Scotland2057.297-5.969NG 608,30313-Jun-25Andy McManus1
130ScarbaScotland1656.177-5.712NM 699,04607-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
131SeilScotland1856.299-5.621NM 762,18021-May-25Ian Tindal1
132Sgeir BhuihdeScotland156.560-5.410NM 905,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
133Sgeir ChnapachScotland157.373-6.090NG 541,38813-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
134Sgeir DhubhScotland157.318-6.108NG 527,32713-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
135Sgeir na CloichScotland156.558-5.452NM 879,46012-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
136Sgeir nan TomScotland156.574-5.443NM 887,47712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
137Shag RockEngland150.222-4.878SW 945,39708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
138Shag StoneEngland150.317-4.126SX 487,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
139Sheelane IslandIreland151.690-9.591xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
140Sheep IslandNorthern Ireland155.248-6.352xxx,xxx20-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
141Shenick_s IslandIreland253.572-6.083xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell3
142Sherkin IslandIreland1251.471-9.414xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
143Shuna IslandScotland656.588-5.393NM 916,49115-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
144South HammocksU.S.A.138.432-75.089xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
145Spanish IslandIreland351.492-9.390xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
146St George_s IslandEngland250.337-4.450SX 257,51313-Apr-25Ian Tindall1
147St Patrick_s IslandIreland253.586-6.073xxx,xxx25-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell3
148St Tudwal_s Island (W)Wales252.798-4.470SH 334,25103-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
149Stick IslandIreland155.127-7.681xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
150Store OkseøDenmark1.558.8579.508xxx,xxx09-Aug-25Simon Augustin1
151The BoarIreland151.689-9.592xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
152The Great Mew StoneEngland150.307-4.106SX 500,47306-Feb-25Ian Tindall2
153The MuglinsIreland153.275-6.075xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
154The PinnaclesEngland150.638-1.925SZ 053,82124-Mar-25Phil Smith1
155The Skerries (group)Wales253.421-4.608SH 267,94707-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
156The SowIreland151.690-9.589xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
157Toomoge IslandIreland155.119-7.691xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
158TorrinchScotland156.070-4.567NS 402,89424-Jun-25Sue Smith1
159Tory IslandIreland1155.265-8.223xxx,xxx18-May-25Susan Honan2
160Tuskar RockIreland152.202-6.207xxx,xxx18-Jun-25Susan Honan2
161Twopenny Loaf RockEngland150.645-3.286SY 092,83608-Feb-25Neal Ricketts2
162Valentia IslandIreland2751.909-10.353xxx,xxx21-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
163VallayScotland1057.661-7.412NF 771,76315-Jun-25Andy McManus1
164Wee IslesIreland155.127-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
165West MaidenNorthern Ireland154.930-5.739xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
166West MouseWales153.417-4.554SH 303,94207-Mar-25Dave Cutts1
167Whiddy IslandIreland1151.690-9.499xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
168Ynys BenlasWales153.220-4.174SH 549,71519-Feb-25Kathy Webb2
169Ynys Gwylan-bâchWales152.785-4.697SH 181,24220-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
170Ynys Gwylan-fawrWales152.787-4.694SH 184,24520-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
171Ynys MoelfreWales153.357-4.225SH 519,86804-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
172Ynys WelltogWales153.222-4.174SH 548,71619-Feb-25Dave Cutts1
Total: 271

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PSK 1000 Islands Challenge 2025 - Info

Updated points system for 2025

  • Any island -- 1 pt per km + 33% bonus (rounded to nearest whole point)
  • Any points per island are multiplied by the number of laps for that island
  • Then 1 pt per km of overall trip distance is added to the final total.

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 plus the overall trip distance (see below).
  • Any island is to be circumnavigated with a distinct full-lap circumnavigation which completes at the start point for that island lap. You must paddle fully around the island.
  • 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)
  • For a number of islands encompassed inside one single lap, points will be given for the largest island inside the group only - exception below:
  • Smaller islands added on the way around a larger island may count only if the larger island is greater than 30 km around.
  • No portages allowed.
  • Repeated Laps: Any points per island are multiplied by the number of laps for that island
  • 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.

Points and Islands

  • All islands - 1.33 pts per km of circumnav distance (rounded up or down to nearest whole point.)
  • Lap Points = island circumnav points x number of laps for that island
  • Total Points = (island points x num laps) + trip distance (km)
  • Trip distance points are only added once to the total
  • 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.

Submit a lap

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 and any other significant factors.
  • 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 wherever possible and follow all local/national/international regulations as applicable.
  • We make no claim or assurance that any of the islands listed are fully navigable. YOU need to research, assess 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 iaw with national governing body recommendations).
  • 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 30-May-2025 *
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