Performance Sea Kayak – The PSK Library

27/07/202027/07/2020

Welcome!

Welcome to the Performance Sea Kayak Library.

Here we aim to maintain a long-term collection of wide-ranging paddling interest, information and insight, in this world of ‘instant-fix’, and ‘instant-forget’.

We have articles of sea-kayak records, tales from long-distance expeditions, stories from historic first-attempts, along with paddling guides and training-tips.

Rather than us talking about it, why not just take a look?

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Our sister site, Performance Sea Kayak collates records of sea kayaking adventure and challenge – just the thing for a touch of sea-paddling inspiration.

Enjoy!

John Willacy

30/09/202030/09/2020

Isle of Wight Circumnavigation – 2020

by Giles Hudson Matt Parton and Giles Hudson set a new record for the Team Circumnav of the Isle of Wight on 21 Sep 20 as they paddled around the island in 8 hrs and 22 mins. ( Isle of Wight Records ) Here Giles tells of the trip. Ten years ago in January saw …

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12/09/202012/09/2020

Video – Double Trouble

More Swellies-Surf action, this time I’m joined by The Boss.

01/09/202030/09/2020

Fit for purpose – Isle of Wight Circumnav

by James Doherty I like the first push of the paddle, the tug as the land lets go. A lot of good things have started this way. This 3 hours distance challenge is a last training kick for a circumnavigation of the IOW during big springs in two weeks time. Snuggled up to Hurst spit …

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25/08/202012/09/2020

Video – Downwind Taran 16

Paddling the Rockpool Taran 16 on downwind run in the Menai Straits, Sea Zoo to Brittania Bridge.

22/08/202026/08/2020

Irish Sea Crossing – Anglesey -1994

By Martin Bell It was a quiet day down at the climbing wall, so we were discussing sea kayaking…as you do. “I fancy paddling over to Ireland from Wales sometime”. “Ok, let’s go, how does April sound?” Brief pause as Adam takes a step backwards. “Yeah ok, we should be quiet after Easter.” “It should …

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20/08/202004/09/2020

Anglesey Circumnav 2020

Different Boat, Different Direction. I like the whole Performance Sea Kayaking lark, you may have noticed. It encompasses such a wide range of paddling – Circumnavs, Crossings, Multi-Day Expeds, Challenge Paddles and so on. It doesn’t really matter what you do or how you do it – just stay safe and push your own limits. …

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04/05/202017/07/2020

Island-hopping the Channel Isles – the Channel Isles Grand Tour!

by Mark Rainsley Why? Numerous beautiful and varied islands and reefs, challenging tidal conditions and open crossings, using the southernmost toilet in the British Isles, the potential chance to annoy the French or cause an international incident. Start/ finish: St Malo (Brittany) or Granville (Normandy) to Goury (Normandy). Mileage: Minimum distance about 180km (we paddled …

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27/04/202017/07/2020

Muckle Flugga or Bust! – paddling to the top of Britain

by Mark Rainsley Why? Because: Joining up the Orkney Islands and Shetland Island archipelagos, Britain’s outmost and northernmost communities. Spectacular coastal scenery, abundant marine wildlife – especially seabirds and cetaceans. The chance to reach the very top of Britain, Muckle Flugga Lighthouse and Out Stack rock. Start/ finish: Various launch possibilities on the UK mainland, …

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23/04/202017/07/2020

Paddling around Cornwall – the Kernow Grand Tour!

by Mark Rainsley Why? Because: Cornwall. Wonderful maritime scenery and culture, incredible and sustained cliffs; the finest such scenery in the UK. Rounding the Cornish peninsula is simply an outstanding wild journey/ expedition. Start/ finish: Cornwall (obviously) begins at Plymouth Sound and ends at Marsland Mouth, both being borders with Devon. Various launch points possible …

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