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

Please note there may well be omissions in our dataset. If you think your name should be here then please get in touch!

Send your GPS file (as .gpx or .tcx) to:

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1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2025


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Posn.PaddlerTripsIslandsLapsPts
11Andy McManus3033501748
22Phil Smith1781031613
33Oliver Millington2825651293
44Margarita Felixberger133799
54Tavi Murray133799
66Natalie Maderova43030570
77Tash Ó Treasaigh162222421
88Simon Augustin234381
99Paul Edmondson333375
1010Eleanor Macdonald111011367
1111Neal Ricketts165052347
1212Malcolm Stubbs111338
1313Michael O'Farrell101621332
1414Russell Henderson81113282
1515Jack Pearl111278
1616Ian Tindal566263
1717Marcus Francis111258
1817John Gray111258
1919Sue Smith71415241
2020Michal Madera122208
2121Julian Haines555168
2222Graham Bell111148
2323Kevin Mansell222144
2424Sinead Frawley656128
2525Susan Honan333116
2626Kira Quinton7917101
2727Tom Dawson21299
2828Jon Needham21298
2929Catriona Woods22290
3030Scott Bekker36789
3131John Niven3141487
3232Russell Henerson33377
3333Dave Cutts571065
3434Kathy Webb55660
3535Billy Butler11149
3636Roland Arnison11147
3737Ben Fothergill11126
3838Cedric Marsh12221
3939Richard Hughes1118
4040Laura 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
11Beeves RockIreland152.650-9.022xxx,xxx08-Nov-25Sinead Frawley1
12Bell Rock LighthouseScotland156.434-2.286NO 762,26929-Jul-25John Niven1
13BelnahuaScotland156.252-5.691NM 714,12709-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
14Big Picket RockEngland150.664-3.268SY 104,85713-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
15Birnbeck IslandEngland151.357-2.999ST 304,62529-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
16BjorskarSweden158.42316.789xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
17Black RockScotland156.754-5.194NN 047,67125-Jan-25Oliver Millington2
18Brownsea IslandEngland750.69-1.97SZ 020,87925-Jan-25Phil Smith10
19BucinchScotland156.091-4.592NS 387,91829-Jun-25Andy McManus2
20Calf Island EastIreland351.483-9.487xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
21Calf Island MiddleIreland351.481-9.506xxx,xxx13-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
22CannaScotland2357.059-6.654NG 249,05923-May-25Tavi Murray2
23Canon IslandIreland5.452.672-9.045xxx,xxx16-Nov-25Sinead Frawley1
24CeardachScotland156.091-4.587NS 390,91709-Jul-25Sue Smith1
25ClairinshScotland156.075-4.551NS 413,89824-Jun-25Sue Smith1
26Clare IslandIreland1953.805-9.990xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
27Clear IslandIreland1351.439-9.490xxx,xxx25-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
28Colt IslandIreland153.585-6.088xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell2
29CominoMalta836.01014.336xxx,xxx12-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
30Coney IslandIreland252.712-9.005xxx,xxx04-Nov-25Tash Ó Treasaigh2
31Corn HammocksU.S.A.238.435-75.091xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
32CraigleithScotland156.071-2.718NT 552,87028-Feb-25Andy McManus3
33Cranberry IslandIreland155.134-7.693xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
34CrannogScotland157.067-4.775NH 318,00707-Jun-25Phil Smith1
35Cratlagh IslandIreland155.110-7.703xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
36CreinchScotland156.064-4.581NS 393,88722-Feb-25Andy McManus2
37Dalkey IslandIreland253.271-6.084xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
38Drake_s IslandEngland250.354-4.153SX 468,52809-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
39Dubh SgeirScotland156.245-5.671NM 726,11911-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
40Dubh SgeirScotland156.548-5.484NM 858,45116-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
41Dun ChonnuillScotland156.249-5.745NM 680,12609-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
42EasdaleScotland356.292-5.658NM 736,17111-Apr-25Neal Ricketts2
43East MaidenNorthern Ireland154.928-5.727xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
44Eddystone RocksEngland150.180-4.265SX 383,33624-Aug-25Ian Tindal1
45EiggScotland2356.900-6.152NM 470,86923-May-25Tavi Murray2
46Eileach an NaoimhScotland556.221-5.807NM 640,09822-May-25Ian Tindal2
47Eilean ArsaScotland157.353-5.855NM 786,07309-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
48Eilean BalnagowanScotland356.630-5.339NM 952,53820-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
49Eilean DroineachScotland156.558-5.442NM 885,46112-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
50Eilean Dubh MòrScotland456.231-5.719NM 695,10509-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
51Eilean FraochScotland156.260-5.620NM 758,13425-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
52Eilean GainimhScotland156.571-5.435NM 890,47412-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
53Eilean GamhnaScotland156.485-5.523NM 782,10809-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
54Eilean GlasScotland156.573-5.421NM 898,47612-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
55Eilean IgheScotland556.922-5.892NM 631,88007-Jun-25Eleanor Macdonald2
56Eilean MundeScotland156.684-5.129NN 083,59119-Feb-25Kira Quinton1
57Eilean TornalScotland156.293-5.598NM 774,17025-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
58Eilean a BhealaichScotland156.201-5.685NM 714,07108-Jul-25Oliver Millington3
59Eilean a BhealaidhScotland156.837-5.127NN 093,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington10
60Eilean a ChumhainnScotland158.244-4.947NC 269,29915-Nov-25Eleanor Macdonald1
61Eilean an FheidhScotland156.789-5.814NM 671,72805-May-25Phil Smith1
62Eilean na CreicheScotland156.838-5.123NN 095,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington10
63Eilean nam BànScotland156.559-5.467NM 869,46216-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
64Eilean nan CaorachScotland156.565-5.418NM 900,46712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
65Eilean nan CeannScotland156.221-5.687NM 715,09311-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
66Eilean nan ChaorainnScotland156.563-5.419NM 899,46512-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
67Eilean nan CraobhScotland156.839-5.133NN 089,76301-Jan-25Oliver Millington9
68ElbaItaly8142.77910.295xxx,xxx13-Oct-25Natalie Maderova2
69EllanderrochScotland156.079-4.580NS 394,90425-Jul-25Andy McManus1
70EriskayScotland1557.074-7.294NF 792,10715-Jun-25Andy McManus1
71EyebroughyScotland156.066-2.812NT 494,86312-Apr-25Russell Henderson1
72FarholmSweden158.41916.751xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
73FidraScotland156.07-2.78NT 512,86828-Feb-25Andy McManus2
74FladdaScotland156.248-5.681NM 719,12326-Feb-25Oliver Millington3
75Flodaigh BeagScotland1057.507-7.149NF 917,58017-Jun-25Andy McManus1
76Friars IslandNorthern Ireland154.225-7.491xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
77Garbh EileachScotland656.243-5.765NM 668,12123-Aug-25Eleanor Macdonald1
78Garbh Eilean (Shiant Islands)Scotland557.898-6-362NG 414,98221-Jun-25Andy McManus2
79Garnish IslandIreland251.736-9.543xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
80George The Third RockEngland150.657-3.280SY 096,84913-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
81GighaScotland2355.679-5.751NR 690,49016-Mar-25Oliver Millington1
82Glas EileanScotland156.258-5.623NM 757,13225-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
83Glas LeacScotland158.144-5.272NC 074,21916-Nov-25Eleanor Macdonald1
84Great Copeland IslandNorthern Ireland554.675-5.530xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell3
85Great Cumbrae IslandScotland1655.768-4.916NS 169,56704-Jan-25Oliver Millington5
86Great Egging IslandU.S.A.238.202-75.177xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
87Great IslandIreland2551.867-8.279xxx,xxx10-Jun-25Michael O'Farrell1
88Green IsleIreland155.128-7.682xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
89GrytsholmSweden5.558.32916.953xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
90GuirasdealScotland156.206-5.722NM 692,07809-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
91Gull IslandIreland155.109-7.770xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
92Gull RockEngland150.195-4.905SW 927,36808-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
93Gull RockEngland150.952-4.544SS 213,20120-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
94Hayling IslandEngland2150.793-0.985SU 723,01603-Jan-25Jon Needham9
95Heir IslandIreland751.498-9.443xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
96Henderson's RocksScotland156.282-5.637NM 749,15925-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
97Hern Point RockEngland150.660-3.276SY 099,85313-Mar-25Neal Ricketts2
98Hewitson_s IslandIreland155.108-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
99High IslandIreland151.514-9.124xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
100Horse IslandIreland651.516-9.468xxx,xxx29-Nov-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
101HorubadhooMaldives2.45.16273.053xxx,xxx08-Oct-25Laura Stewart1
102IllaunbrockIreland151.453-9.441xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
103IllaunthieveIreland151.700-9.582xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
104InchcaillochScotland356.078-4.557NS 409,90324-Jun-25Sue Smith2
105InchcolmScotland256.029-3.302NT 189,82530-Aug-25Andy McManus1
106InchconnachanScotland356.090-4.614NS 374,91622-Feb-25Andy McManus3
107InchcruinScotland256.086-4.595NS 385,91109-Jul-25Sue Smith5
108InchfadScotland456.083-4.573NS 400,90909-Jul-25Sue Smith1
109InchkeithScotland456.032-3.136NT 293,82810-May-25Russell Henerson1
110InchlonaigScotland456.105-4.605NS 381,93322-Feb-25Andy McManus2
111InchmoanScotland456.081-4.608NS 377,90722-Feb-25Andy McManus3
112InchmurrinScotland656.049-4.601NS 379,87130-May-25Sue Smith2
113InchtavannachScotland456.085-4.626NS 366,91215-Mar-25Andy McManus2
114InishbofinIreland655.175-8.174xxx,xxx20-Jun-25John Niven1
115InishlackanIreland453.370-9.928xxx,xxx02-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
116InishturkIreland453.510-10.153xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
117InishyweelIreland155.119-7.697xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
118Inn IslandScotland156.561-5.420NM 899,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
119Inner StoneEngland150.194-4.905SW 927,36708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
120Insh IslandScotland356.313-5.669NM 730,19522-May-25Ian Tindal3
121Isla GeminiItaly142.71610.393xxx,xxx13-Oct-25Natalie Maderova2
122Isle of AngleseyWales12053.262-4.366SH 419,80312-Apr-25Jack Pearl1
123Isle of ArranScotland8655.577-5.230NR 948,35511-Apr-25Andy McManus1
124Isle of ButeScotland5855.832-5.087NS 067,64430-Apr-25Oliver Millington2
125Isle of MayScotland4.956.185-2.557NT 654,99308-Mar-25Andy McManus5
126Isle of MullScotland14556.454-6.015NM 550,37017-May-25Paul Edmondson4
127Isle of RaasayScotland4557.396-6.048NG 566,42513-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
128Isle of SkyeScotland21557.338-6.259NG 460,32023-May-25Tavi Murray2
129Janes IslandU.S.A.2138.002-75.870xxx,xxx08-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
130JerseyChannel Islands5249.219-2.129xxx,xxx05-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
131JuraScotland10355.986-5.893NR 569,83311-Jun-25Marcus Francis2
132KerreraScotland1856.397-5.541NM 814,28611-Jan-25Oliver Millington4
133Kilmaronag IslandsScotland156.457-5.358NM 931,34530-Jun-25Oliver Millington1
134KuggviksskarSweden158.47916.965xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
135Ladram RockEngland150.658-3.276SY 097,85113-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
136Lamb IslandIreland155.133-7.694xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
137LambScotland156.069-2.748NT 535,86528-Feb-25Andy McManus2
138Lambay IslandIreland853.490-6.017xxx,xxx04-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell1
139Langa SkaretSweden1.558.37517.025xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
140Life RockEngland150.996-4.534SS 222,24920-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
141Lighthouse IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.525xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
142Lille OkseøDenmark154.8579.502xxx,xxx06-Sep-25Simon Augustin1
143LismoreScotland3356.506-5.517NM 844,41419-Jan-25Oliver Millington3
144Little Cumbrae IslandScotland855.719-4.954NS 144,51514-Mar-25Andy McManus7
145Little Egging IslandU.S.A.138.202-75.166xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
146Little Picket RockEngland150.663-3.268SY 104,85613-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
147Long IslandsIreland155.122-7.690xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
148LongstoneEngland155.643-1.608NU 247,38924-Mar-25Russell Henderson1
149LuingScotland2156.231-5.641NM 743,10202-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
150LungaScotland1056.216-5.699NM 706,08726-Feb-25Oliver Millington2
151Maiden IslandScotland156.430-5.492NM 847,31902-Feb-25Russell Henderson2
152Mersea IslandEngland1951.7900.948TM 034,14409-Sep-25Natalie Maderova1
153Mew IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.515xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
154MissjoSweden5.558.31716.942xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
155Monach Islands (group)Scotland1457.522-7.720NF 639,61814-Jun-25Andy McManus1
156MweelaunIreland153.765-9.997xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
157North EileanScotland155.750-4.925NS 164,54608-Jul-25Sue Smith1
158Old HarryEngland150.642-1.922SZ 055,82524-Mar-25Phil Smith1
159OrskarSweden158.35516.972xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
160Ostra KopparholmenSweden158.47016.963xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
161Outer StoneEngland150.190-4.907SW 925,36208-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
162Piney IslandU.S.A.138.431-75.093xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
163Point CorbiereJersey149.179-2.249xxx,xxx17-May-25Richard Hughes1
164Portsea IslandEngland2150.778-1.095SU 655,01415-Nov-25Phil Smith1
165Priest IslandScotland557.962-5.500NB 923,02119-Oct-25Eleanor Macdonald1
166Puffin IslandEngland149.939-6.347SV 882,15716-Mar-25Sinead Frawley1
167Puffin IslandWales353.318-4.027SH 560,82002-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
168Pulpit RockEngland150.514-2.459SY 675,68323-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
169Ramsey IslandWales851.865-5.339SM 699,23522-Jul-25Julian Haines2
170Rathlin IslandNorthern Ireland2655.299-6.222xxx,xxx21-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
171Renney RocksEngland150.318-4.121SX 491,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
172Rockabill (group)Ireland153.597-6.004xxx,xxx07-Jun-25Julian Haines4
173Rough IslandIreland155.121-7.687xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
174Rubha DeargScotland156.833-5.120NN 097,75701-Jan-25Oliver Millington12
175Samalaman IslandScotland156.835-5.834NM 661,78126-Jan-25Oliver Millington1
176Sango IslandEngland150.362-4.209SX 430,53709-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
177Scalpay (Lewis)Scotland1257.863-6.673NG 230,95821-Jun-25Andy McManus1
178Scalpay (Skye)Scotland2057.297-5.969NG 608,30323-May-25Eleanor Macdonald2
179ScarbaScotland1656.177-5.712NM 699,04607-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
180Scattery IslandIreland4.552.613-9.520xxx,xxx17-May-25Sinead Frawley2
181SeilScotland1856.299-5.621NM 762,18021-May-25Ian Tindal2
182Sgeir BhuihdeScotland156.560-5.410NM 905,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
183Sgeir ChnapachScotland157.373-6.090NG 541,38813-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
184Sgeir DhubhScotland157.318-6.108NG 527,32713-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
185Sgeir LeathanScotland157.115-5.557NG 847,08320-Sep-25Eleanor Macdonald1
186Sgeir Liath-bheagScotland156.297-5.593NM 777,17525-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
187Sgeir Liath-mhorScotland156.295-5.594NM 776,17225-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
188Sgeir na CloichScotland156.558-5.452NM 879,46012-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
189Sgeir nam FaoileannScotland156.277-5.638NM 748,15425-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
190Sgeir nam MaragScotland156.230-5.787NM 654,10709-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
191Sgeir nan TomScotland156.574-5.443NM 887,47712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
192Shag RockEngland150.222-4.878SW 945,39708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
193Shag StoneEngland150.317-4.126SX 487,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
194Sheelane IslandIreland151.690-9.591xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
195Sheep IslandNorthern Ireland155.248-6.352xxx,xxx20-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
196Shenick_s IslandIreland253.572-6.083xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell3
197Sherkin IslandIreland1251.471-9.414xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
198Shuna IslandScotland656.588-5.393NM 916,49115-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
199SnarpsholmSweden158.39216.772xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
200South HammocksU.S.A.138.432-75.089xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
201Spanish IslandIreland351.492-9.390xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
202St George_s IslandEngland250.337-4.450SX 257,51313-Apr-25Ian Tindal1
203St Kilda / HirtaScotland15 57.813-8.581NF 093,99621-Jul-25Roland Arnison1
204St Patrick_s IslandIreland253.586-6.073xxx,xxx25-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell3
205St Tudwal_s Island (E)Wales152.805-4.460SH 342,25917-Nov-25Cedric Marsh1
206St Tudwal_s Island (W)Wales252.798-4.470SH 334,25103-Mar-25Kathy Webb3
207Stick IslandIreland155.127-7.681xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
208Stone IslandEngland150.683-1.955SZ 032,87029-Sep-25Phil Smith1
209Stora GraskarSweden158.36217.022xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
210Stora HogholmenSweden158.35016.985xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
211Stora MarkelholmenSweden5.558.36216.841xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
212Store OkseøDenmark1.558.8579.508xxx,xxx09-Aug-25Simon Augustin2
213Tanera BegScotland558.015-5.453NB 965,07420-Apr-25Eleanor Macdonald1
214The BoarIreland151.689-9.592xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
215The Great Mew StoneEngland150.307-4.106SX 500,47306-Feb-25Ian Tindal2
216The MuglinsIreland153.275-6.075xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
217The PinnaclesEngland150.638-1.925SZ 053,82124-Mar-25Phil Smith1
218The Skerries (group)Wales253.421-4.608SH 267,94707-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
219The SowIreland151.690-9.589xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
220Toomoge IslandIreland155.119-7.691xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
221TorrinchScotland156.070-4.567NS 402,89424-Jun-25Sue Smith1
222Tory IslandIreland1155.265-8.223xxx,xxx18-May-25Susan Honan2
223Tuskar RockIreland152.202-6.207xxx,xxx18-Jun-25Susan Honan2
224Twopenny Loaf RockEngland150.645-3.286SY 092,83608-Feb-25Neal Ricketts2
225Valentia IslandIreland2751.909-10.353xxx,xxx21-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
226VallayScotland1057.661-7.412NF 771,76315-Jun-25Andy McManus1
227Vastra GardsholmSweden158.41516.719xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
228Vastra KopparholmenSweden1.558.47016.969xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
229Wee IslesIreland155.127-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
230West MaidenNorthern Ireland154.930-5.739xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
231West MouseWales153.417-4.554SH 303,94207-Mar-25Dave Cutts1
232Whiddy IslandIreland1151.690-9.499xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
233Ynys BenlasWales153.220-4.174SH 549,71519-Feb-25Kathy Webb2
234Ynys Gwylan-bâchWales152.785-4.697SH 181,24220-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
235Ynys Gwylan-fawrWales152.787-4.694SH 184,24520-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
236Ynys MoelfreWales153.357-4.225SH 519,86804-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
237Ynys WelltogWales153.222-4.174SH 548,71619-Feb-25Dave Cutts1
Total: 390

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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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