Island - Michal Madera

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
Image: Natalie Maderova



            

1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2025


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Posn.PaddlerTripsIslandsLapsPts
11Andy McManus3033501748
22Oliver Millington2825651293
33Phil Smith147831238
44Margarita Felixberger133799
54Tavi Murray133799
66Natalie Maderova43030570
77Tash Ó Treasaigh152121401
88Simon Augustin234381
99Paul Edmondson333375
1010Neal Ricketts165052347
1111Malcolm Stubbs111338
1212Michael O'Farrell101621332
1313Eleanor Macdonald878314
1414Russell Henderson81113282
1515Jack Pearl111278
1616Ian Tindal566263
1717Marcus Francis111258
1817John Gray111258
1919Sue Smith71415241
2020Michal Madera122208
2121Julian Haines555168
2222Graham Bell111148
2323Kevin Mansell222144
2424Susan Honan333116
2525Kira Quinton7917101
2626Tom Dawson21299
2727Jon Needham21298
2828Catriona Woods22290
2929Scott Bekker36789
3030John Niven3141487
3131Russell Henerson33377
3232Dave Cutts571065
3333Kathy Webb55660
3434Billy Butler11149
3535Roland Arnison11147
3636Ben Fothergill11126
3737Richard Hughes1118
3838Laura Stewart1116

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Islands - 2025

IslandsCountryCirc Dist kmlatlonBNGFirst PaddledFirst PaddlerVisits
1A' ChuliScotland256.235-5.786NM 655,11209-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
2AlsDenmark8654.9769.897xxx,xxx06-Sep-25Simon Augustin1
3An CaolScotland256.829-5.107NN 105,75110-Jun-25Oliver Millington1
4An CleiteadhScotland156.261-5.624NM 756,13625-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
5Annagh IslandIreland153.982-9.862xxx,xxx04-Jun-25Paul Edmondson2
6ArdmoreIreland353.502-10.122xxx,xxx08-Jun-25Paul Edmondson1
7AspojaSweden758.42316.962xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
8Ballycotton IslandIreland151.825-7.984xxx,xxx03-Jan-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
9Bass RockScotland154.381-2.943SD 388,98828-Feb-25Andy McManus6
10Battisburgh IslandEngland150.303-3.962SX 603,46619-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
11Bell Rock LighthouseScotland156.434-2.286NO 762,26929-Jul-25John Niven1
12BelnahuaScotland156.252-5.691NM 714,12709-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
13Big Picket RockEngland150.664-3.268SY 104,85713-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
14Birnbeck IslandEngland151.357-2.999ST 304,62529-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
15BjorskarSweden158.42316.789xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
16Black RockScotland156.754-5.194NN 047,67125-Jan-25Oliver Millington2
17Brownsea IslandEngland750.69-1.97SZ 020,87925-Jan-25Phil Smith8
18BucinchScotland156.091-4.592NS 387,91829-Jun-25Andy McManus2
19Calf Island EastIreland351.483-9.487xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
20Calf Island MiddleIreland351.481-9.506xxx,xxx13-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
21CannaScotland2357.059-6.654NG 249,05923-May-25Tavi Murray2
22CeardachScotland156.091-4.587NS 390,91709-Jul-25Sue Smith1
23ClairinshScotland156.075-4.551NS 413,89824-Jun-25Sue Smith1
24Clare IslandIreland1953.805-9.990xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
25Clear IslandIreland1351.439-9.490xxx,xxx25-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
26Colt IslandIreland153.585-6.088xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell2
27CominoMalta836.01014.336xxx,xxx12-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
28Coney IslandIreland252.712-9.005xxx,xxx04-Nov-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
29Corn HammocksU.S.A.238.435-75.091xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
30CraigleithScotland156.071-2.718NT 552,87028-Feb-25Andy McManus3
31Cranberry IslandIreland155.134-7.693xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
32CrannogScotland157.067-4.775NH 318,00707-Jun-25Phil Smith1
33Cratlagh IslandIreland155.110-7.703xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
34CreinchScotland156.064-4.581NS 393,88722-Feb-25Andy McManus2
35Dalkey IslandIreland253.271-6.084xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
36Drake_s IslandEngland250.354-4.153SX 468,52809-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
37Dubh SgeirScotland156.245-5.671NM 726,11911-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
38Dubh SgeirScotland156.548-5.484NM 858,45116-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
39Dun ChonnuillScotland156.249-5.745NM 680,12609-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
40EasdaleScotland356.292-5.658NM 736,17111-Apr-25Neal Ricketts2
41East MaidenNorthern Ireland154.928-5.727xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
42Eddystone RocksEngland150.180-4.265SX 383,33624-Aug-25Ian Tindal1
43EiggScotland2356.900-6.152NM 470,86923-May-25Tavi Murray2
44Eileach an NaoimhScotland556.221-5.807NM 640,09822-May-25Ian Tindal2
45Eilean ArsaScotland157.353-5.855NM 786,07309-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
46Eilean BalnagowanScotland356.630-5.339NM 952,53820-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
47Eilean DroineachScotland156.558-5.442NM 885,46112-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
48Eilean Dubh MòrScotland456.231-5.719NM 695,10509-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
49Eilean FraochScotland156.260-5.620NM 758,13425-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
50Eilean GainimhScotland156.571-5.435NM 890,47412-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
51Eilean GamhnaScotland156.485-5.523NM 782,10809-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
52Eilean GlasScotland156.573-5.421NM 898,47612-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
53Eilean IgheScotland556.922-5.892NM 631,88007-Jun-25Eleanor Macdonald2
54Eilean MundeScotland156.684-5.129NN 083,59119-Feb-25Kira Quinton1
55Eilean TornalScotland156.293-5.598NM 774,17025-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
56Eilean a BhealaichScotland156.201-5.685NM 714,07108-Jul-25Oliver Millington3
57Eilean a BhealaidhScotland156.837-5.127NN 093,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington10
58Eilean an FheidhScotland156.789-5.814NM 671,72805-May-25Phil Smith1
59Eilean na CreicheScotland156.838-5.123NN 095,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington10
60Eilean nam BànScotland156.559-5.467NM 869,46216-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
61Eilean nan CaorachScotland156.565-5.418NM 900,46712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
62Eilean nan CeannScotland156.221-5.687NM 715,09311-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
63Eilean nan ChaorainnScotland156.563-5.419NM 899,46512-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
64Eilean nan CraobhScotland156.839-5.133NN 089,76301-Jan-25Oliver Millington9
65ElbaItaly8142.77910.295xxx,xxx13-Oct-25Natalie Maderova2
66EllanderrochScotland156.079-4.580NS 394,90425-Jul-25Andy McManus1
67EriskayScotland1557.074-7.294NF 792,10715-Jun-25Andy McManus1
68EyebroughyScotland156.066-2.812NT 494,86312-Apr-25Russell Henderson1
69FarholmSweden158.41916.751xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
70FidraScotland156.07-2.78NT 512,86828-Feb-25Andy McManus2
71FladdaScotland156.248-5.681NM 719,12326-Feb-25Oliver Millington3
72Flodaigh BeagScotland1057.507-7.149NF 917,58017-Jun-25Andy McManus1
73Friars IslandNorthern Ireland154.225-7.491xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
74Garbh EileachScotland656.243-5.765NM 668,12123-Aug-25Eleanor Macdonald1
75Garbh Eilean (Shiant Islands)Scotland557.898-6-362NG 414,98221-Jun-25Andy McManus2
76Garnish IslandIreland251.736-9.543xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
77George The Third RockEngland150.657-3.280SY 096,84913-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
78GighaScotland2355.679-5.751NR 690,49016-Mar-25Oliver Millington1
79Glas EileanScotland156.258-5.623NM 757,13225-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
80Great Copeland IslandNorthern Ireland554.675-5.530xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell3
81Great Cumbrae IslandScotland1655.768-4.916NS 169,56704-Jan-25Oliver Millington5
82Great Egging IslandU.S.A.238.202-75.177xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
83Great IslandIreland2551.867-8.279xxx,xxx10-Jun-25Michael O'Farrell1
84Green IsleIreland155.128-7.682xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
85GrytsholmSweden5.558.32916.953xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
86GuirasdealScotland156.206-5.722NM 692,07809-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
87Gull IslandIreland155.109-7.770xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
88Gull RockEngland150.195-4.905SW 927,36808-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
89Gull RockEngland150.952-4.544SS 213,20120-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
90Hayling IslandEngland2150.793-0.985SU 723,01603-Jan-25Jon Needham8
91Heir IslandIreland751.498-9.443xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
92Henderson's RocksScotland156.282-5.637NM 749,15925-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
93Hern Point RockEngland150.660-3.276SY 099,85313-Mar-25Neal Ricketts2
94Hewitson_s IslandIreland155.108-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
95High IslandIreland151.514-9.124xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
96HorubadhooMaldives2.45.16273.053xxx,xxx08-Oct-25Laura Stewart1
97IllaunbrockIreland151.453-9.441xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
98IllaunthieveIreland151.700-9.582xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
99InchcaillochScotland356.078-4.557NS 409,90324-Jun-25Sue Smith2
100InchcolmScotland256.029-3.302NT 189,82530-Aug-25Andy McManus1
101InchconnachanScotland356.090-4.614NS 374,91622-Feb-25Andy McManus3
102InchcruinScotland256.086-4.595NS 385,91109-Jul-25Sue Smith5
103InchfadScotland456.083-4.573NS 400,90909-Jul-25Sue Smith1
104InchkeithScotland456.032-3.136NT 293,82810-May-25Russell Henerson1
105InchlonaigScotland456.105-4.605NS 381,93322-Feb-25Andy McManus2
106InchmoanScotland456.081-4.608NS 377,90722-Feb-25Andy McManus3
107InchmurrinScotland656.049-4.601NS 379,87130-May-25Sue Smith2
108InchtavannachScotland456.085-4.626NS 366,91215-Mar-25Andy McManus2
109InishbofinIreland655.175-8.174xxx,xxx20-Jun-25John Niven1
110InishlackanIreland453.370-9.928xxx,xxx02-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
111InishturkIreland453.510-10.153xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
112InishyweelIreland155.119-7.697xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
113Inn IslandScotland156.561-5.420NM 899,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
114Inner StoneEngland150.194-4.905SW 927,36708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
115Insh IslandScotland356.313-5.669NM 730,19522-May-25Ian Tindal3
116Isla GeminiItaly142.71610.393xxx,xxx13-Oct-25Natalie Maderova2
117Isle of AngleseyWales12053.262-4.366SH 419,80312-Apr-25Jack Pearl1
118Isle of ArranScotland8655.577-5.230NR 948,35511-Apr-25Andy McManus1
119Isle of ButeScotland5855.832-5.087NS 067,64430-Apr-25Oliver Millington2
120Isle of MayScotland4.956.185-2.557NT 654,99308-Mar-25Andy McManus5
121Isle of MullScotland14556.454-6.015NM 550,37017-May-25Paul Edmondson4
122Isle of RaasayScotland4557.396-6.048NG 566,42513-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
123Isle of SkyeScotland21557.338-6.259NG 460,32023-May-25Tavi Murray2
124Janes IslandU.S.A.2138.002-75.870xxx,xxx08-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
125JerseyChannel Islands5249.219-2.129xxx,xxx05-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
126JuraScotland10355.986-5.893NR 569,83311-Jun-25Marcus Francis2
127KerreraScotland1856.397-5.541NM 814,28611-Jan-25Oliver Millington4
128Kilmaronag IslandsScotland156.457-5.358NM 931,34530-Jun-25Oliver Millington1
129KuggviksskarSweden158.47916.965xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
130Ladram RockEngland150.658-3.276SY 097,85113-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
131Lamb IslandIreland155.133-7.694xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
132LambScotland156.069-2.748NT 535,86528-Feb-25Andy McManus2
133Lambay IslandIreland853.490-6.017xxx,xxx04-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell1
134Langa SkaretSweden1.558.37517.025xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
135Life RockEngland150.996-4.534SS 222,24920-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
136Lighthouse IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.525xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
137Lille OkseøDenmark154.8579.502xxx,xxx06-Sep-25Simon Augustin1
138LismoreScotland3356.506-5.517NM 844,41419-Jan-25Oliver Millington3
139Little Cumbrae IslandScotland855.719-4.954NS 144,51514-Mar-25Andy McManus7
140Little Egging IslandU.S.A.138.202-75.166xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
141Little Picket RockEngland150.663-3.268SY 104,85613-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
142Long IslandsIreland155.122-7.690xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
143LongstoneEngland155.643-1.608NU 247,38924-Mar-25Russell Henderson1
144LuingScotland2156.231-5.641NM 743,10202-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
145LungaScotland1056.216-5.699NM 706,08726-Feb-25Oliver Millington2
146Maiden IslandScotland156.430-5.492NM 847,31902-Feb-25Russell Henderson2
147Mersea IslandEngland1951.7900.948TM 034,14409-Sep-25Natalie Maderova1
148Mew IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.515xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
149MissjoSweden5.558.31716.942xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
150Monach Islands (group)Scotland1457.522-7.720NF 639,61814-Jun-25Andy McManus1
151MweelaunIreland153.765-9.997xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
152North EileanScotland155.750-4.925NS 164,54608-Jul-25Sue Smith1
153Old HarryEngland150.642-1.922SZ 055,82524-Mar-25Phil Smith1
154OrskarSweden158.35516.972xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
155Ostra KopparholmenSweden158.47016.963xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
156Outer StoneEngland150.190-4.907SW 925,36208-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
157Piney IslandU.S.A.138.431-75.093xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
158Point CorbiereJersey149.179-2.249xxx,xxx17-May-25Richard Hughes1
159Priest IslandScotland557.962-5.500NB 923,02119-Oct-25Eleanor Macdonald1
160Puffin IslandWales353.318-4.027SH 560,82002-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
161Pulpit RockEngland150.514-2.459SY 675,68323-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
162Ramsey IslandWales851.865-5.339SM 699,23522-Jul-25Julian Haines2
163Rathlin IslandNorthern Ireland2655.299-6.222xxx,xxx21-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
164Renney RocksEngland150.318-4.121SX 491,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
165Rockabill (group)Ireland153.597-6.004xxx,xxx07-Jun-25Julian Haines4
166Rough IslandIreland155.121-7.687xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
167Rubha DeargScotland156.833-5.120NN 097,75701-Jan-25Oliver Millington12
168Samalaman IslandScotland156.835-5.834NM 661,78126-Jan-25Oliver Millington1
169Sango IslandEngland150.362-4.209SX 430,53709-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
170Scalpay (Lewis)Scotland1257.863-6.673NG 230,95821-Jun-25Andy McManus1
171Scalpay (Skye)Scotland2057.297-5.969NG 608,30323-May-25Eleanor Macdonald2
172ScarbaScotland1656.177-5.712NM 699,04607-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
173SeilScotland1856.299-5.621NM 762,18021-May-25Ian Tindal2
174Sgeir BhuihdeScotland156.560-5.410NM 905,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
175Sgeir ChnapachScotland157.373-6.090NG 541,38813-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
176Sgeir DhubhScotland157.318-6.108NG 527,32713-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
177Sgeir Liath-bheagScotland156.297-5.593NM 777,17525-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
178Sgeir Liath-mhorScotland156.295-5.594NM 776,17225-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
179Sgeir na CloichScotland156.558-5.452NM 879,46012-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
180Sgeir nam FaoileannScotland156.277-5.638NM 748,15425-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
181Sgeir nam MaragScotland156.230-5.787NM 654,10709-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
182Sgeir nan TomScotland156.574-5.443NM 887,47712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
183Shag RockEngland150.222-4.878SW 945,39708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
184Shag StoneEngland150.317-4.126SX 487,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
185Sheelane IslandIreland151.690-9.591xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
186Sheep IslandNorthern Ireland155.248-6.352xxx,xxx20-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
187Shenick_s IslandIreland253.572-6.083xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell3
188Sherkin IslandIreland1251.471-9.414xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
189Shuna IslandScotland656.588-5.393NM 916,49115-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
190SnarpsholmSweden158.39216.772xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
191South HammocksU.S.A.138.432-75.089xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
192Spanish IslandIreland351.492-9.390xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
193St George_s IslandEngland250.337-4.450SX 257,51313-Apr-25Ian Tindal1
194St Kilda / HirtaScotland15 57.813-8.581NF 093,99621-Jul-25Roland Arnison1
195St Patrick_s IslandIreland253.586-6.073xxx,xxx25-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell3
196St Tudwal_s Island (W)Wales252.798-4.470SH 334,25103-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
197Stick IslandIreland155.127-7.681xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
198Stone IslandEngland150.683-1.955SZ 032,87029-Sep-25Phil Smith1
199Stora GraskarSweden158.36217.022xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
200Stora HogholmenSweden158.35016.985xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
201Stora MarkelholmenSweden5.558.36216.841xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
202Store OkseøDenmark1.558.8579.508xxx,xxx09-Aug-25Simon Augustin2
203Tanera BegScotland558.015-5.453NB 965,07420-Apr-25Eleanor Macdonald1
204The BoarIreland151.689-9.592xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
205The Great Mew StoneEngland150.307-4.106SX 500,47306-Feb-25Ian Tindal2
206The MuglinsIreland153.275-6.075xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
207The PinnaclesEngland150.638-1.925SZ 053,82124-Mar-25Phil Smith1
208The Skerries (group)Wales253.421-4.608SH 267,94707-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
209The SowIreland151.690-9.589xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
210Toomoge IslandIreland155.119-7.691xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
211TorrinchScotland156.070-4.567NS 402,89424-Jun-25Sue Smith1
212Tory IslandIreland1155.265-8.223xxx,xxx18-May-25Susan Honan2
213Tuskar RockIreland152.202-6.207xxx,xxx18-Jun-25Susan Honan2
214Twopenny Loaf RockEngland150.645-3.286SY 092,83608-Feb-25Neal Ricketts2
215Valentia IslandIreland2751.909-10.353xxx,xxx21-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
216VallayScotland1057.661-7.412NF 771,76315-Jun-25Andy McManus1
217Vastra GardsholmSweden158.41516.719xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
218Vastra KopparholmenSweden1.558.47016.969xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
219Wee IslesIreland155.127-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
220West MaidenNorthern Ireland154.930-5.739xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
221West MouseWales153.417-4.554SH 303,94207-Mar-25Dave Cutts1
222Whiddy IslandIreland1151.690-9.499xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
223Ynys BenlasWales153.220-4.174SH 549,71519-Feb-25Kathy Webb2
224Ynys Gwylan-bâchWales152.785-4.697SH 181,24220-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
225Ynys Gwylan-fawrWales152.787-4.694SH 184,24520-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
226Ynys MoelfreWales153.357-4.225SH 519,86804-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
227Ynys WelltogWales153.222-4.174SH 548,71619-Feb-25Dave Cutts1
Total: 374

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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 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 Challeneg 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 2 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 30-May-2025 *
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