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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
Image: Natalie Maderova



            

1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2025


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Posn.PaddlerTripsIslandsLapsPts
11Andy McManus3033501748
22Oliver Millington2825651293
33Phil Smith147831238
44Margarita Felixberger133799
54Tavi Murray133799
66Simon Augustin234381
77Tash Ó Treasaigh142020375
87Paul Edmondson333375
99Natalie Maderova32828362
1010Neal Ricketts165052347
1111Malcolm Stubbs111338
1212Michael O'Farrell101621332
1313Russell Henderson81113282
1414Jack Pearl111278
1515Eleanor Macdonald767276
1616Ian Tindal566263
1717Marcus Francis111258
1817John Gray111258
1919Sue Smith71415241
2020Julian Haines555168
2121Graham Bell111148
2222Kevin Mansell222144
2323Susan Honan333116
2424Kira Quinton7917101
2525Tom Dawson21299
2626Jon Needham21298
2727Catriona Woods22290
2828Scott Bekker36789
2929John Niven3141487
3030Russell Henerson33377
3131Dave Cutts571065
3232Kathy Webb55660
3333Billy Butler11149
3434Roland Arnison11147
3535Ben Fothergill11126
3636Richard Hughes1118

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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
28Corn HammocksU.S.A.238.435-75.091xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
29CraigleithScotland156.071-2.718NT 552,87028-Feb-25Andy McManus3
30Cranberry IslandIreland155.134-7.693xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
31CrannogScotland157.067-4.775NH 318,00707-Jun-25Phil Smith1
32Cratlagh IslandIreland155.110-7.703xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
33CreinchScotland156.064-4.581NS 393,88722-Feb-25Andy McManus2
34Dalkey IslandIreland253.271-6.084xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
35Drake_s IslandEngland250.354-4.153SX 468,52809-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
36Dubh SgeirScotland156.245-5.671NM 726,11911-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
37Dubh SgeirScotland156.548-5.484NM 858,45116-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
38Dun ChonnuillScotland156.249-5.745NM 680,12609-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
39EasdaleScotland356.292-5.658NM 736,17111-Apr-25Neal Ricketts2
40East MaidenNorthern Ireland154.928-5.727xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
41Eddystone RocksEngland150.180-4.265SX 383,33624-Aug-25Ian Tindal1
42EiggScotland2356.900-6.152NM 470,86923-May-25Tavi Murray2
43Eileach an NaoimhScotland556.221-5.807NM 640,09822-May-25Ian Tindal2
44Eilean ArsaScotland157.353-5.855NM 786,07309-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
45Eilean BalnagowanScotland356.630-5.339NM 952,53820-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
46Eilean DroineachScotland156.558-5.442NM 885,46112-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
47Eilean Dubh MòrScotland456.231-5.719NM 695,10509-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
48Eilean FraochScotland156.260-5.620NM 758,13425-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
49Eilean GainimhScotland156.571-5.435NM 890,47412-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
50Eilean GamhnaScotland156.485-5.523NM 782,10809-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
51Eilean GlasScotland156.573-5.421NM 898,47612-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
52Eilean IgheScotland556.922-5.892NM 631,88007-Jun-25Eleanor Macdonald2
53Eilean MundeScotland156.684-5.129NN 083,59119-Feb-25Kira Quinton1
54Eilean TornalScotland156.293-5.598NM 774,17025-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
55Eilean a BhealaichScotland156.201-5.685NM 714,07108-Jul-25Oliver Millington3
56Eilean a BhealaidhScotland156.837-5.127NN 093,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington10
57Eilean an FheidhScotland156.789-5.814NM 671,72805-May-25Phil Smith1
58Eilean na CreicheScotland156.838-5.123NN 095,76201-Jan-25Oliver Millington10
59Eilean nam BànScotland156.559-5.467NM 869,46216-Mar-25Kira Quinton1
60Eilean nan CaorachScotland156.565-5.418NM 900,46712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
61Eilean nan CeannScotland156.221-5.687NM 715,09311-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
62Eilean nan ChaorainnScotland156.563-5.419NM 899,46512-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
63Eilean nan CraobhScotland156.839-5.133NN 089,76301-Jan-25Oliver Millington9
64EllanderrochScotland156.079-4.580NS 394,90425-Jul-25Andy McManus1
65EriskayScotland1557.074-7.294NF 792,10715-Jun-25Andy McManus1
66EyebroughyScotland156.066-2.812NT 494,86312-Apr-25Russell Henderson1
67FarholmSweden158.41916.751xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
68FidraScotland156.07-2.78NT 512,86828-Feb-25Andy McManus2
69FladdaScotland156.248-5.681NM 719,12326-Feb-25Oliver Millington3
70Flodaigh BeagScotland1057.507-7.149NF 917,58017-Jun-25Andy McManus1
71Friars IslandNorthern Ireland154.225-7.491xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
72Garbh EileachScotland656.243-5.765NM 668,12123-Aug-25Eleanor Macdonald1
73Garbh Eilean (Shiant Islands)Scotland557.898-6-362NG 414,98221-Jun-25Andy McManus2
74Garnish IslandIreland251.736-9.543xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
75George The Third RockEngland150.657-3.280SY 096,84913-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
76GighaScotland2355.679-5.751NR 690,49016-Mar-25Oliver Millington1
77Glas EileanScotland156.258-5.623NM 757,13225-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
78Great Copeland IslandNorthern Ireland554.675-5.530xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell3
79Great Cumbrae IslandScotland1655.768-4.916NS 169,56704-Jan-25Oliver Millington5
80Great Egging IslandU.S.A.238.202-75.177xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
81Great IslandIreland2551.867-8.279xxx,xxx10-Jun-25Michael O'Farrell1
82Green IsleIreland155.128-7.682xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
83GrytsholmSweden5.558.32916.953xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
84GuirasdealScotland156.206-5.722NM 692,07809-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
85Gull IslandIreland155.109-7.770xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
86Gull RockEngland150.195-4.905SW 927,36808-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
87Gull RockEngland150.952-4.544SS 213,20120-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
88Hayling IslandEngland2150.793-0.985SU 723,01603-Jan-25Jon Needham8
89Heir IslandIreland751.498-9.443xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
90Henderson's RocksScotland156.282-5.637NM 749,15925-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
91Hern Point RockEngland150.660-3.276SY 099,85313-Mar-25Neal Ricketts2
92Hewitson_s IslandIreland155.108-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
93High IslandIreland151.514-9.124xxx,xxx03-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
94IllaunbrockIreland151.453-9.441xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
95IllaunthieveIreland151.700-9.582xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
96InchcaillochScotland356.078-4.557NS 409,90324-Jun-25Sue Smith2
97InchcolmScotland256.029-3.302NT 189,82530-Aug-25Andy McManus1
98InchconnachanScotland356.090-4.614NS 374,91622-Feb-25Andy McManus3
99InchcruinScotland256.086-4.595NS 385,91109-Jul-25Sue Smith5
100InchfadScotland456.083-4.573NS 400,90909-Jul-25Sue Smith1
101InchkeithScotland456.032-3.136NT 293,82810-May-25Russell Henerson1
102InchlonaigScotland456.105-4.605NS 381,93322-Feb-25Andy McManus2
103InchmoanScotland456.081-4.608NS 377,90722-Feb-25Andy McManus3
104InchmurrinScotland656.049-4.601NS 379,87130-May-25Sue Smith2
105InchtavannachScotland456.085-4.626NS 366,91215-Mar-25Andy McManus2
106InishbofinIreland655.175-8.174xxx,xxx20-Jun-25John Niven1
107InishlackanIreland453.370-9.928xxx,xxx02-May-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
108InishturkIreland453.510-10.153xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
109InishyweelIreland155.119-7.697xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
110Inn IslandScotland156.561-5.420NM 899,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
111Inner StoneEngland150.194-4.905SW 927,36708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
112Insh IslandScotland356.313-5.669NM 730,19522-May-25Ian Tindal3
113Isle of AngleseyWales12053.262-4.366SH 419,80312-Apr-25Jack Pearl1
114Isle of ArranScotland8655.577-5.230NR 948,35511-Apr-25Andy McManus1
115Isle of ButeScotland5855.832-5.087NS 067,64430-Apr-25Oliver Millington2
116Isle of MayScotland4.956.185-2.557NT 654,99308-Mar-25Andy McManus5
117Isle of MullScotland14556.454-6.015NM 550,37017-May-25Paul Edmondson4
118Isle of RaasayScotland4557.396-6.048NG 566,42513-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
119Isle of SkyeScotland21557.338-6.259NG 460,32023-May-25Tavi Murray2
120Janes IslandU.S.A.2138.002-75.870xxx,xxx08-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
121JerseyChannel Islands5249.219-2.129xxx,xxx05-Mar-25Kevin Mansell1
122JuraScotland10355.986-5.893NR 569,83311-Jun-25Marcus Francis2
123KerreraScotland1856.397-5.541NM 814,28611-Jan-25Oliver Millington4
124Kilmaronag IslandsScotland156.457-5.358NM 931,34530-Jun-25Oliver Millington1
125KuggviksskarSweden158.47916.965xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
126Ladram RockEngland150.658-3.276SY 097,85113-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
127Lamb IslandIreland155.133-7.694xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
128LambScotland156.069-2.748NT 535,86528-Feb-25Andy McManus2
129Lambay IslandIreland853.490-6.017xxx,xxx04-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell1
130Langa SkaretSweden1.558.37517.025xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
131Life RockEngland150.996-4.534SS 222,24920-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
132Lighthouse IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.525xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
133Lille OkseøDenmark154.8579.502xxx,xxx06-Sep-25Simon Augustin1
134LismoreScotland3356.506-5.517NM 844,41419-Jan-25Oliver Millington3
135Little Cumbrae IslandScotland855.719-4.954NS 144,51514-Mar-25Andy McManus7
136Little Egging IslandU.S.A.138.202-75.166xxx,xxx22-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
137Little Picket RockEngland150.663-3.268SY 104,85613-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
138Long IslandsIreland155.122-7.690xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
139LongstoneEngland155.643-1.608NU 247,38924-Mar-25Russell Henderson1
140LuingScotland2156.231-5.641NM 743,10202-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
141LungaScotland1056.216-5.699NM 706,08726-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
142Maiden IslandScotland156.430-5.492NM 847,31902-Feb-25Russell Henderson2
143Mersea IslandEngland1951.7900.948TM 034,14409-Sep-25Natalie Maderova1
144Mew IslandNorthern Ireland254.696-5.515xxx,xxx07-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
145MissjoSweden5.558.31716.942xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
146Monach Islands (group)Scotland1457.522-7.720NF 639,61814-Jun-25Andy McManus1
147MweelaunIreland153.765-9.997xxx,xxx18-Jul-25Michael O'Farrell1
148North EileanScotland155.750-4.925NS 164,54608-Jul-25Sue Smith1
149Old HarryEngland150.642-1.922SZ 055,82524-Mar-25Phil Smith1
150OrskarSweden158.35516.972xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
151Ostra KopparholmenSweden158.47016.963xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
152Outer StoneEngland150.190-4.907SW 925,36208-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
153Piney IslandU.S.A.138.431-75.093xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
154Point CorbiereJersey149.179-2.249xxx,xxx17-May-25Richard Hughes1
155Priest IslandScotland557.962-5.500NB 923,02119-Oct-25Eleanor Macdonald1
156Puffin IslandWales353.318-4.027SH 560,82002-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
157Pulpit RockEngland150.514-2.459SY 675,68323-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
158Ramsey IslandWales851.865-5.339SM 699,23522-Jul-25Julian Haines2
159Rathlin IslandNorthern Ireland2655.299-6.222xxx,xxx21-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
160Renney RocksEngland150.318-4.121SX 491,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
161Rockabill (group)Ireland153.597-6.004xxx,xxx07-Jun-25Julian Haines4
162Rough IslandIreland155.121-7.687xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
163Rubha DeargScotland156.833-5.120NN 097,75701-Jan-25Oliver Millington12
164Samalaman IslandScotland156.835-5.834NM 661,78126-Jan-25Oliver Millington1
165Sango IslandEngland150.362-4.209SX 430,53709-Aug-25Neal Ricketts1
166Scalpay (Lewis)Scotland1257.863-6.673NG 230,95821-Jun-25Andy McManus1
167Scalpay (Skye)Scotland2057.297-5.969NG 608,30323-May-25Eleanor Macdonald2
168ScarbaScotland1656.177-5.712NM 699,04607-Apr-25Russell Henderson2
169SeilScotland1856.299-5.621NM 762,18021-May-25Ian Tindal2
170Sgeir BhuihdeScotland156.560-5.410NM 905,46212-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
171Sgeir ChnapachScotland157.373-6.090NG 541,38813-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
172Sgeir DhubhScotland157.318-6.108NG 527,32713-Feb-25Oliver Millington1
173Sgeir Liath-bheagScotland156.297-5.593NM 777,17525-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
174Sgeir Liath-mhorScotland156.295-5.594NM 776,17225-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
175Sgeir na CloichScotland156.558-5.452NM 879,46012-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
176Sgeir nam FaoileannScotland156.277-5.638NM 748,15425-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
177Sgeir nam MaragScotland156.230-5.787NM 654,10709-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
178Sgeir nan TomScotland156.574-5.443NM 887,47712-Apr-25Neal Ricketts1
179Shag RockEngland150.222-4.878SW 945,39708-Jul-25Neal Ricketts1
180Shag StoneEngland150.317-4.126SX 487,48623-Mar-25Neal Ricketts1
181Sheelane IslandIreland151.690-9.591xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
182Sheep IslandNorthern Ireland155.248-6.352xxx,xxx20-Apr-25Catriona Woods2
183Shenick_s IslandIreland253.572-6.083xxx,xxx03-Mar-25Michael O'Farrell3
184Sherkin IslandIreland1251.471-9.414xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
185Shuna IslandScotland656.588-5.393NM 916,49115-Mar-25Kira Quinton2
186SnarpsholmSweden158.39216.772xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
187South HammocksU.S.A.138.432-75.089xxx,xxx19-Jun-25Scott Bekker1
188Spanish IslandIreland351.492-9.390xxx,xxx23-Apr-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
189St George_s IslandEngland250.337-4.450SX 257,51313-Apr-25Ian Tindal1
190St Kilda / HirtaScotland15 57.813-8.581NF 093,99621-Jul-25Roland Arnison1
191St Patrick_s IslandIreland253.586-6.073xxx,xxx25-Jan-25Michael O'Farrell3
192St Tudwal_s Island (W)Wales252.798-4.470SH 334,25103-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
193Stick IslandIreland155.127-7.681xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
194Stone IslandEngland150.683-1.955SZ 032,87029-Sep-25Phil Smith1
195Stora GraskarSweden158.36217.022xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
196Stora HogholmenSweden158.35016.985xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
197Stora MarkelholmenSweden5.558.36216.841xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
198Store OkseøDenmark1.558.8579.508xxx,xxx09-Aug-25Simon Augustin2
199Tanera BegScotland558.015-5.453NB 965,07420-Apr-25Eleanor Macdonald1
200The BoarIreland151.689-9.592xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
201The Great Mew StoneEngland150.307-4.106SX 500,47306-Feb-25Ian Tindal2
202The MuglinsIreland153.275-6.075xxx,xxx09-Apr-25Michael O'Farrell1
203The PinnaclesEngland150.638-1.925SZ 053,82124-Mar-25Phil Smith1
204The Skerries (group)Wales253.421-4.608SH 267,94707-Mar-25Kathy Webb2
205The SowIreland151.690-9.589xxx,xxx12-Jul-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
206Toomoge IslandIreland155.119-7.691xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
207TorrinchScotland156.070-4.567NS 402,89424-Jun-25Sue Smith1
208Tory IslandIreland1155.265-8.223xxx,xxx18-May-25Susan Honan2
209Tuskar RockIreland152.202-6.207xxx,xxx18-Jun-25Susan Honan2
210Twopenny Loaf RockEngland150.645-3.286SY 092,83608-Feb-25Neal Ricketts2
211Valentia IslandIreland2751.909-10.353xxx,xxx21-Jun-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
212VallayScotland1057.661-7.412NF 771,76315-Jun-25Andy McManus1
213Vastra GardsholmSweden158.41516.719xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
214Vastra KopparholmenSweden1.558.47016.969xxx,xxx31-Aug-25Natalie Maderova1
215Wee IslesIreland155.127-7.698xxx,xxx16-Jun-25John Niven1
216West MaidenNorthern Ireland154.930-5.739xxx,xxx08-May-25Michael O'Farrell1
217West MouseWales153.417-4.554SH 303,94207-Mar-25Dave Cutts1
218Whiddy IslandIreland1151.690-9.499xxx,xxx08-Feb-25Tash Ó Treasaigh1
219Ynys BenlasWales153.220-4.174SH 549,71519-Feb-25Kathy Webb2
220Ynys Gwylan-bâchWales152.785-4.697SH 181,24220-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
221Ynys Gwylan-fawrWales152.787-4.694SH 184,24520-Jun-25Neal Ricketts1
222Ynys MoelfreWales153.357-4.225SH 519,86804-Jan-25Kathy Webb2
223Ynys WelltogWales153.222-4.174SH 548,71619-Feb-25Dave Cutts1
Total: 367

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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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