Anglesey circumnav track

PSK 1000 Islands Challenge - 2026


The idea: 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.
You also get further points for the overall trip distance (1 pt per km).
So the further you paddle, the more points you get.
Simple.


2026 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



            

1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2026


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Posn.PaddlerTripsIslandsLapsPts
11Billy Butler8715234
22Eleanor Macdonald52020125
33Cedric Marsh5353585
44Simon Turnbull19949
55Tash Ó Treasaigh11136
66John Willacy32524
77Richard Peevor23619
88Pascale Eichenmuller22718

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Islands

IslandsCountryCirc Dist kmlatlonBNGFirst PaddledFirst PaddlerVisits
1An Garbh-EileanScotland157.347-5.651NG 804,34925-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
2An Garbh-EileanScotland157.370-5.648NG 808,37025-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
3Bee HolmeEngland154.408-2.971NY 370,01913-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
4Belle IsleEngland354.362-2.934SD 393,96613-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
5Bull HeadEngland154.348-2.937SD 391,95113-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
6Cherry HolmEngland154.544-2.941NY 392,17026-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
7Creagan DubhaScotland156.098-4.620NS 369,92813-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
8Crow HolmeEngland154.354-2.938SD 391,95813-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
9Curlew CragEngland154.364-2.929SD 397,96913-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
10Deergarth How IslandEngland154.537-3.068NY 309,16328-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
11Derwent IsleEngland154.591-3.144NY 261,22427-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
12Eilean DaraichScotland156.097-4.620NS 370,92613-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
13Eilean GlasaichScotland157.350-5.604NG 832,34525-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
14Eilean Mhic ChiarainScotland1.756.237-5.664NM 729,11104-Feb-26Eleanor Macdonald1
15Eilean a_ ChaitScotland157.349-5.646NG 806,34625-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
16Eilean a_ ChoisScotland257.375-5.649NG 806,37625-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
17Eilean an-tSrathaScotland157.349-5.603833,34525-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
18Eilean na BeinneScotland157.358-5.617NG 825,35525-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
19Eilean na Creige DuibheScotland157.339-5.617NG 823,33525-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
20Eilean na h_Aon ChraoibheScotland156.097-4.622NS 369,92513-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
21Eilean nan GamhnainnScotland157.338-5.649NG 805,33325-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
22Eilean nan StacScotland157.350-5.597NG 836,34525-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
23Fir IslandEngland154.338-3.069SD 305,94213-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
24Fraoch EileanScotland156.098-4.627NS 366,92613-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
25GeertruidenbergNetherlands9.751.7004.847xxx,xxx05-Jan-26Billy Butler2
26Green Tuft IslandEngland154.409-2.965NY 374,01913-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
27Hartley WifeEngland154.363-2.928SD 397,96713-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
28Haven EilandNetherlands5.251.5884.775xxx,xxx14-Jan-26Billy Butler1
29Hawes How IslandEngland154.531-3.060NY 314,15728-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
30Haws HolmeEngland154.366-2.934SD 393,97213-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
31Hen HolmeEngland154.368-2.929SD 397,97313-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
32Holme CragEngland154.414-2.959NY 378,02513-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
33Holme Islands (group)England154.542-3.292NY 164,17127-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
34InchconnachanScotland356.090-4.614NS 374,91613-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
35InchcruinScotland256.086-4.595NS 385,91113-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
36InchlonaigScotland456.105-4.605NS 381,93313-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
37InchmoanScotland456.081-4.608NS 377,90713-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
38InchtavannachScotland456.085-4.626NS 366,91213-Jan-26Simon Turnbull1
39Insh IslandScotland356.313-5.669NM 730,19506-Feb-26Eleanor Macdonald1
40Lady HolmeEngland154.369-2.927SD 398,97413-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
41Lange JanNetherlands1.851.7304.786xxx,xxx06-Jan-26Billy Butler1
42Lillies of the Valley (Group)England154.362-2.938SD 390,96713-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
43Lingholm Islands (group)England154.590-3.152NY 256,22327-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
44Lingy HolmEngland154.554-2.939NY 393,18026-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
45Maiden HolmeEngland154.355-2.938SD 391,95913-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
46Middelste JannezandNetherlands2.751.7324.850xxx,xxx05-Jan-26Billy Butler2
47Nerzien plaatjesNetherlands5.551.7914.853xxx,xxx08-Jan-26Billy Butler1
48Norfolk IslandEngland154.557-2.942NY 391,18426-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
49Otter IslandEngland154.564-3.156NY 253,19427-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
50Otterbield IslandEngland154.579-3.156NY 253,21027-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
51Oven BottomEngland154.348-2.937SD 391,95213-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
52Polder langeplaatNetherlands3.451.7344.795xxx,xxx10-Jan-26Billy Butler1
53Ramp HolmeEngland154.349-2.934SD 393,95213-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
54Ringarogy IslandIreland1051.501-9.371xxx,xxx13-Jan-26Tash Ó Treasaigh1
55Rough HolmeEngland154.373-2.927SD 398,97913-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
56Sandaig Islands (group)Scotland257.168-5.702NG 762,14718-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
57Scale IslandEngland154.545-3.299NY 160,17427-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
58Seamew CragEngland154.413-2.972NY 370,02313-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
59Sgeir BhuidheScotland157.339-5.638NG 811,33625-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
60Sgeir BhuidheScotland157.361-5.654NG 802,36025-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
61Sgeir Dhubh NeillScotland157.372-5.645NG 808,37225-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
62Sgeir an FheoirScotland157.371-5.645NG 809,37125-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
63Snake Holme (group)England154.363-2.931SD 396,96813-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
64St Herbert_s IslandEngland154.580-3.147NY 259,21227-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
65Strome Islands (group)Scotland157.352-5.597NG 836,34825-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
66Thompson_s HolmeEngland154.365-2.938SD 391,97013-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
67TorsaScotland556.257-5.615NM 761,13005-Feb-26Eleanor Macdonald1
68Tuft RockEngland154.372-2.926SD 399,97813-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
69UlluvaScotland157.345-5.614NG 826,33825-Jan-26Eleanor Macdonald1
70Wall HolmEngland154.548-2.943NY 390,17426-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
71Woodhouse Islands (group)England154.546-3.290NY 166,17627-Jan-26Cedric Marsh1
72Ynys BenlasWales153.220-4.174SH 549,71507-Feb-26Pascale Eichenmuller3
73Ynys Gored GochWales153.218-4.181SH 544,71208-Jan-26Richard Peevor3
74Ynys WelltogWales153.222-4.174SH 548,71616-Feb-26Richard Peevor3
75Zuider Jonge DeenNetherlands2.351.7334.732xxx,xxx11-Jan-26Billy Butler1
Total: 83

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PSK 1000 Islands Challenge 2026 - Info

Points system for 2026

  • 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 minutes long.
  • 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

  • Send in your .gpx or .tcx or .fit file. We'll do the admin.
  • Send the file. Please NOT SCREEN GRABS!
  • Send in your GPS file via email:
  • If you want help to download your .gpx file from STRAVA: Here's a guide.
  • Paddles should be submitted within 8 weeks of trip date or they may not be accepted.
  • We may accept backdated paddlers from Short-season paddlers (new to the 1000 Islands Challenge part-way through the season) unless this means you take a top 5 position and no later than 1st November.
  • From 1st December each year paddles will not be accepted later than trips 3 weeks prior.
  • End of year paddles need to reach us no later than 2nd January of the following year.
  • Note: If your island lap is also eligible for other PSK pages (i.e. an island that is recorded on the Circumnav pages for example) then we expect to display it on all eligible pages.

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 20-Jan-2026 *
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