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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
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:
PSK FAQs1000 Islands Challenge Leaderboard - 2025
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| Posn. | Paddler | Trips | Islands | Laps | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Andy McManus | 36 | 35 | 76 | 2171 |
| 2 | 2 | Phil Smith | 18 | 8 | 104 | 1663 |
| 3 | 3 | Oliver Millington | 28 | 25 | 65 | 1293 |
| 4 | 4 | Margarita Felixberger | 1 | 3 | 3 | 799 |
| 5 | 4 | Tavi Murray | 1 | 3 | 3 | 799 |
| 6 | 6 | Catriona Woods | 16 | 22 | 28 | 657 |
| 7 | 7 | Natalie Maderova | 4 | 30 | 30 | 570 |
| 8 | 8 | Eleanor Macdonald | 15 | 22 | 23 | 544 |
| 9 | 9 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 16 | 22 | 22 | 421 |
| 10 | 10 | Simon Augustin | 2 | 3 | 4 | 381 |
| 11 | 11 | Paul Edmondson | 3 | 3 | 3 | 375 |
| 12 | 12 | Neal Ricketts | 17 | 51 | 53 | 369 |
| 13 | 13 | Malcolm Stubbs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 338 |
| 14 | 14 | Michael O'Farrell | 10 | 16 | 21 | 332 |
| 15 | 15 | Russell Henderson | 8 | 11 | 13 | 282 |
| 16 | 16 | Jack Pearl | 1 | 1 | 1 | 278 |
| 17 | 17 | Ian Tindal | 5 | 6 | 6 | 263 |
| 18 | 18 | Marcus Francis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 258 |
| 19 | 18 | John Gray | 1 | 1 | 1 | 258 |
| 20 | 20 | Sue Smith | 7 | 14 | 15 | 241 |
| 21 | 21 | Michal Madera | 1 | 2 | 2 | 208 |
| 22 | 22 | Julian Haines | 5 | 5 | 5 | 168 |
| 23 | 23 | Graham Bell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 148 |
| 24 | 24 | Kevin Mansell | 2 | 2 | 2 | 144 |
| 25 | 25 | Sinead Frawley | 6 | 5 | 6 | 128 |
| 26 | 26 | Susan Honan | 3 | 3 | 3 | 116 |
| 27 | 27 | Kira Quinton | 7 | 9 | 17 | 101 |
| 28 | 28 | Tom Dawson | 2 | 1 | 2 | 99 |
| 29 | 29 | Jon Needham | 2 | 1 | 2 | 98 |
| 30 | 30 | Scott Bekker | 3 | 6 | 7 | 89 |
| 31 | 31 | John Niven | 3 | 14 | 14 | 87 |
| 32 | 32 | Russell Henerson | 3 | 3 | 3 | 77 |
| 33 | 33 | Chris Wade | 1 | 1 | 1 | 71 |
| 34 | 34 | Dave Cutts | 5 | 7 | 10 | 65 |
| 35 | 35 | Kathy Webb | 5 | 5 | 6 | 60 |
| 36 | 36 | Billy Butler | 1 | 1 | 1 | 49 |
| 37 | 37 | Roland Arnison | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 |
| 38 | 38 | Ben Fothergill | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| 39 | 39 | Cedric Marsh | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
| 40 | 40 | Richard Hughes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 41 | 41 | Laura Stewart | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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Islands - 2025
| Islands | Country | Circ Dist km | lat | lon | BNG | First Paddled | First Paddler | Visits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A' Chuli | Scotland | 2 | 56.235 | -5.786 | NM 655,112 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 2 | Als | Denmark | 86 | 54.976 | 9.897 | xxx,xxx | 06-Sep-25 | Simon Augustin | 1 |
| 3 | An Caol | Scotland | 2 | 56.829 | -5.107 | NN 105,751 | 10-Jun-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 4 | An Cleiteadh | Scotland | 1 | 56.261 | -5.624 | NM 756,136 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 5 | Annagh Island | Ireland | 1 | 53.982 | -9.862 | xxx,xxx | 04-Jun-25 | Paul Edmondson | 2 |
| 6 | Ardmore | Ireland | 3 | 53.502 | -10.122 | xxx,xxx | 08-Jun-25 | Paul Edmondson | 1 |
| 7 | Aspoja | Sweden | 7 | 58.423 | 16.962 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 8 | Ballycotton Island | Ireland | 1 | 51.825 | -7.984 | xxx,xxx | 03-Jan-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 9 | Bass Rock | England | 1 | 54.381 | -2.943 | SD 388,988 | 28-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 6 |
| 10 | Battisburgh Island | England | 1 | 50.303 | -3.962 | SX 603,466 | 19-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 11 | Beeves Rock | Ireland | 1 | 52.650 | -9.022 | xxx,xxx | 08-Nov-25 | Sinead Frawley | 1 |
| 12 | Bell Rock Lighthouse | Scotland | 1 | 56.434 | -2.286 | NO 762,269 | 29-Jul-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 13 | Belnahua | Scotland | 1 | 56.252 | -5.691 | NM 714,127 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 14 | Big Picket Rock | England | 1 | 50.664 | -3.268 | SY 104,857 | 13-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 15 | Birnbeck Island | England | 1 | 51.357 | -2.999 | ST 304,625 | 29-Jun-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 16 | Bjorskar | Sweden | 1 | 58.423 | 16.789 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 17 | Black Rock | Scotland | 1 | 56.754 | -5.194 | NN 047,671 | 25-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 2 |
| 18 | Brownsea Island | England | 7 | 50.69 | -1.97 | SZ 020,879 | 25-Jan-25 | Phil Smith | 10 |
| 19 | Bucinch | Scotland | 1 | 56.091 | -4.592 | NS 387,918 | 29-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 20 | Calf Island East | Ireland | 3 | 51.483 | -9.487 | xxx,xxx | 23-Apr-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 21 | Calf Island Middle | Ireland | 3 | 51.481 | -9.506 | xxx,xxx | 13-Jun-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 22 | Canna | Scotland | 23 | 57.059 | -6.654 | NG 249,059 | 23-May-25 | Tavi Murray | 2 |
| 23 | Canon Island | Ireland | 5.4 | 52.672 | -9.045 | xxx,xxx | 16-Nov-25 | Sinead Frawley | 1 |
| 24 | Ceardach | Scotland | 1 | 56.091 | -4.587 | NS 390,917 | 09-Jul-25 | Sue Smith | 1 |
| 25 | Clairinsh | Scotland | 1 | 56.075 | -4.551 | NS 413,898 | 24-Jun-25 | Sue Smith | 1 |
| 26 | Clare Island | Ireland | 19 | 53.805 | -9.990 | xxx,xxx | 18-Jul-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 27 | Clear Island | Ireland | 13 | 51.439 | -9.490 | xxx,xxx | 25-Jun-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 28 | Colt Island | Ireland | 1 | 53.585 | -6.088 | xxx,xxx | 03-Mar-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 2 |
| 29 | Comino | Malta | 8 | 36.010 | 14.336 | xxx,xxx | 12-Mar-25 | Kevin Mansell | 1 |
| 30 | Coney Island | Ireland | 2 | 52.712 | -9.005 | xxx,xxx | 04-Nov-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 2 |
| 31 | Corn Hammocks | U.S.A. | 2 | 38.435 | -75.091 | xxx,xxx | 19-Jun-25 | Scott Bekker | 1 |
| 32 | Craigleith | Scotland | 1 | 56.071 | -2.718 | NT 552,870 | 28-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 3 |
| 33 | Cranberry Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.134 | -7.693 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 34 | Crannog | Scotland | 1 | 57.067 | -4.775 | NH 318,007 | 07-Jun-25 | Phil Smith | 1 |
| 35 | Cratlagh Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.110 | -7.703 | xxx,xxx | 22-Feb-25 | Catriona Woods | 3 |
| 36 | Creinch | Scotland | 1 | 56.064 | -4.581 | NS 393,887 | 22-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 37 | Dalkey Island | Ireland | 2 | 53.271 | -6.084 | xxx,xxx | 09-Apr-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 38 | Drake_s Island | England | 2 | 50.354 | -4.153 | SX 468,528 | 09-Aug-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 39 | Dubh Sgeir | Scotland | 1 | 56.245 | -5.671 | NM 726,119 | 11-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 2 |
| 40 | Dubh Sgeir | Scotland | 1 | 56.548 | -5.484 | NM 858,451 | 16-Mar-25 | Kira Quinton | 1 |
| 41 | Dun Chonnuill | Scotland | 1 | 56.249 | -5.745 | NM 680,126 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 42 | Easdale | Scotland | 3 | 56.292 | -5.658 | NM 736,171 | 11-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 3 |
| 43 | East Burra | Scotland | 15 | 60.078 | -1.318 | HU 379,329 | 11-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 44 | East Maiden | Northern Ireland | 1 | 54.928 | -5.727 | xxx,xxx | 08-May-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 45 | Eddystone Rocks | England | 1 | 50.180 | -4.265 | SX 383,336 | 24-Aug-25 | Ian Tindal | 1 |
| 46 | Eigg | Scotland | 23 | 56.900 | -6.152 | NM 470,869 | 23-May-25 | Tavi Murray | 2 |
| 47 | Eileach an Naoimh | Scotland | 5 | 56.221 | -5.807 | NM 640,098 | 22-May-25 | Ian Tindal | 2 |
| 48 | Eilean Arsa | Scotland | 1 | 57.353 | -5.855 | NM 786,073 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 49 | Eilean Balnagowan | Scotland | 3 | 56.630 | -5.339 | NM 952,538 | 20-Mar-25 | Kira Quinton | 2 |
| 50 | Eilean Beag | Scotland | 1 | 56.461 | -5.426 | NM 889,351 | 13-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 51 | Eilean Beag | Scotland | 2 | 57.353 | -5.855 | NG 682,358 | 28-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 52 | Eilean Droineach | Scotland | 1 | 56.558 | -5.442 | NM 885,461 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 53 | Eilean Dubh Mòr | Scotland | 4 | 56.231 | -5.719 | NM 695,105 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 54 | Eilean Dubh | Scotland | 1 | 56.523 | -5.457 | NM 873,421 | 14-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 55 | Eilean Fraoch | Scotland | 1 | 56.260 | -5.620 | NM 758,134 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 56 | Eilean Gainimh | Scotland | 1 | 56.571 | -5.435 | NM 890,474 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 57 | Eilean Gamhna | Scotland | 1 | 56.485 | -5.523 | NM 782,108 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 58 | Eilean Glas | Scotland | 1 | 56.573 | -5.421 | NM 898,476 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 59 | Eilean Ighe | Scotland | 5 | 56.922 | -5.892 | NM 631,880 | 07-Jun-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 2 |
| 60 | Eilean Meadhanach | Scotland | 4 | 57.343 | -5.846 | NG 685,345 | 28-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 61 | Eilean Mor | Scotland | 1.5 | 56.457 | -5.433 | NM 886,347 | 13-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 62 | Eilean Munde | Scotland | 1 | 56.684 | -5.129 | NN 083,591 | 19-Feb-25 | Kira Quinton | 1 |
| 63 | Eilean Mòr | Scotland | 6 | 57.341 | -5.832 | NG 694,340 | 28-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 64 | Eilean Riabhach | Scotland | 1 | 56.496 | -5.460 | NM 871,390 | 14-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 65 | Eilean Tornal | Scotland | 1 | 56.293 | -5.598 | NM 774,170 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 66 | Eilean a Bhealaich | Scotland | 1 | 56.201 | -5.685 | NM 714,071 | 08-Jul-25 | Oliver Millington | 3 |
| 67 | Eilean a Bhealaidh | Scotland | 1 | 56.837 | -5.127 | NN 093,762 | 01-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 10 |
| 68 | Eilean a Chumhainn | Scotland | 1 | 58.244 | -4.947 | NC 269,299 | 15-Nov-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 69 | Eilean an Fheidh | Scotland | 1 | 56.789 | -5.814 | NM 671,728 | 05-May-25 | Phil Smith | 1 |
| 70 | Eilean na Creiche | Scotland | 1 | 56.838 | -5.123 | NN 095,762 | 01-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 10 |
| 71 | Eilean nam Bàn | Scotland | 1 | 56.559 | -5.467 | NM 869,462 | 16-Mar-25 | Kira Quinton | 1 |
| 72 | Eilean nan Caorach | Scotland | 1 | 56.565 | -5.418 | NM 900,467 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 2 |
| 73 | Eilean nan Ceann | Scotland | 1 | 56.221 | -5.687 | NM 715,093 | 11-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 74 | Eilean nan Chaorainn | Scotland | 1 | 56.563 | -5.419 | NM 899,465 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 75 | Eilean nan Craobh | Scotland | 1 | 56.839 | -5.133 | NN 089,763 | 01-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 9 |
| 76 | Elba | Italy | 81 | 42.779 | 10.295 | xxx,xxx | 13-Oct-25 | Natalie Maderova | 2 |
| 77 | Ellanderroch | Scotland | 1 | 56.079 | -4.580 | NS 394,904 | 25-Jul-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 78 | Eriskay | Scotland | 15 | 57.074 | -7.294 | NF 792,107 | 15-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 79 | Eyebroughy | Scotland | 1 | 56.066 | -2.812 | NT 494,863 | 12-Apr-25 | Russell Henderson | 1 |
| 80 | Farholm | Sweden | 1 | 58.419 | 16.751 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 81 | Fidra | Scotland | 1 | 56.07 | -2.78 | NT 512,868 | 28-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 82 | Fladda | Scotland | 1 | 56.248 | -5.681 | NM 719,123 | 26-Feb-25 | Oliver Millington | 3 |
| 83 | Flodaigh Beag | Scotland | 10 | 57.507 | -7.149 | NF 917,580 | 17-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 84 | Friars Island | Northern Ireland | 1 | 54.225 | -7.491 | xxx,xxx | 03-May-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 85 | Garbh Eileach | Scotland | 6 | 56.243 | -5.765 | NM 668,121 | 23-Aug-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 86 | Garbh Eilean (Shiant Islands) | Scotland | 5 | 57.898 | -6-362 | NG 414,982 | 21-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 87 | Garnish Island | Ireland | 2 | 51.736 | -9.543 | xxx,xxx | 12-Jul-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 88 | George The Third Rock | England | 1 | 50.657 | -3.280 | SY 096,849 | 13-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 89 | Gigha | Scotland | 23 | 55.679 | -5.751 | NR 690,490 | 16-Mar-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 90 | Glas Eilean | Scotland | 1 | 56.258 | -5.623 | NM 757,132 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 91 | Glas Leac | Scotland | 1 | 58.144 | -5.272 | NC 074,219 | 16-Nov-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 92 | Great Copeland Island | Northern Ireland | 5 | 54.675 | -5.530 | xxx,xxx | 07-May-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 3 |
| 93 | Great Cumbrae Island | Scotland | 16 | 55.768 | -4.916 | NS 169,567 | 04-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 5 |
| 94 | Great Egging Island | U.S.A. | 2 | 38.202 | -75.177 | xxx,xxx | 22-Jun-25 | Scott Bekker | 1 |
| 95 | Great Island | Ireland | 25 | 51.867 | -8.279 | xxx,xxx | 10-Jun-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 96 | Green Isle | Ireland | 1 | 55.128 | -7.682 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 97 | Grytsholm | Sweden | 5.5 | 58.329 | 16.953 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 98 | Guirasdeal | Scotland | 1 | 56.206 | -5.722 | NM 692,078 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 99 | Gull Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.109 | -7.770 | xxx,xxx | 22-Feb-25 | Catriona Woods | 3 |
| 100 | Gull Rock | England | 1 | 50.195 | -4.905 | SW 927,368 | 08-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 101 | Gull Rock | England | 1 | 50.952 | -4.544 | SS 213,201 | 20-Aug-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 102 | Hayling Island | England | 21 | 50.793 | -0.985 | SU 723,016 | 03-Jan-25 | Jon Needham | 9 |
| 103 | Heir Island | Ireland | 7 | 51.498 | -9.443 | xxx,xxx | 08-Feb-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 104 | Henderson's Rocks | Scotland | 1 | 56.282 | -5.637 | NM 749,159 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 105 | Hern Point Rock | England | 1 | 50.660 | -3.276 | SY 099,853 | 13-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 2 |
| 106 | Hewitson_s Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.108 | -7.698 | xxx,xxx | 22-Feb-25 | Catriona Woods | 4 |
| 107 | High Island | Ireland | 1 | 51.514 | -9.124 | xxx,xxx | 03-May-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 108 | Hog Island | Scotland | 1 | 60.308 | -1.079 | HU 590,581 | 16-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 109 | Holm of Skaw | Scotland | 1 | 60.830 | -0.770 | HP 667,170 | 14-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 110 | Horse Island | Ireland | 6 | 51.516 | -9.468 | xxx,xxx | 29-Nov-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 111 | Horubadhoo | Maldives | 2.4 | 5.162 | 73.053 | xxx,xxx | 08-Oct-25 | Laura Stewart | 1 |
| 112 | Illaunbrock | Ireland | 1 | 51.453 | -9.441 | xxx,xxx | 08-Feb-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 113 | Illaunthieve | Ireland | 1 | 51.700 | -9.582 | xxx,xxx | 12-Jul-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 114 | Inchcailloch | Scotland | 3 | 56.078 | -4.557 | NS 409,903 | 24-Jun-25 | Sue Smith | 2 |
| 115 | Inchcolm | Scotland | 2 | 56.029 | -3.302 | NT 189,825 | 30-Aug-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 116 | Inchconnachan | Scotland | 3 | 56.090 | -4.614 | NS 374,916 | 22-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 3 |
| 117 | Inchcruin | Scotland | 2 | 56.086 | -4.595 | NS 385,911 | 09-Jul-25 | Sue Smith | 5 |
| 118 | Inchfad | Scotland | 4 | 56.083 | -4.573 | NS 400,909 | 09-Jul-25 | Sue Smith | 1 |
| 119 | Inchkeith | Scotland | 4 | 56.032 | -3.136 | NT 293,828 | 10-May-25 | Russell Henerson | 1 |
| 120 | Inchlonaig | Scotland | 4 | 56.105 | -4.605 | NS 381,933 | 22-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 121 | Inchmoan | Scotland | 4 | 56.081 | -4.608 | NS 377,907 | 22-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 3 |
| 122 | Inchmurrin | Scotland | 6 | 56.049 | -4.601 | NS 379,871 | 30-May-25 | Sue Smith | 2 |
| 123 | Inchtavannach | Scotland | 4 | 56.085 | -4.626 | NS 366,912 | 15-Mar-25 | Andy McManus | 4 |
| 124 | Inishbofin | Ireland | 6 | 55.175 | -8.174 | xxx,xxx | 20-Jun-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 125 | Inishlackan | Ireland | 4 | 53.370 | -9.928 | xxx,xxx | 02-May-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 126 | Inishmurray | Ireland | 5 | 54.437 | -8.661 | xxx,xxx | 24-Jul-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 127 | Inishturk | Ireland | 4 | 53.510 | -10.153 | xxx,xxx | 18-Jul-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 128 | Inishyweel | Ireland | 1 | 55.119 | -7.697 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 3 |
| 129 | Inn Island | Scotland | 1 | 56.561 | -5.420 | NM 899,462 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 2 |
| 130 | Inner Stone | England | 1 | 50.194 | -4.905 | SW 927,367 | 08-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 131 | Insh Island | Scotland | 3 | 56.313 | -5.669 | NM 730,195 | 22-May-25 | Ian Tindal | 3 |
| 132 | Isla Gemini | Italy | 1 | 42.716 | 10.393 | xxx,xxx | 13-Oct-25 | Natalie Maderova | 2 |
| 133 | Isle of Anglesey | Wales | 120 | 53.262 | -4.366 | SH 419,803 | 12-Apr-25 | Jack Pearl | 1 |
| 134 | Isle of Arran | Scotland | 86 | 55.577 | -5.230 | NR 948,355 | 11-Apr-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 135 | Isle of Bute | Scotland | 58 | 55.832 | -5.087 | NS 067,644 | 30-Apr-25 | Oliver Millington | 2 |
| 136 | Isle of May | Scotland | 4.9 | 56.185 | -2.557 | NT 654,993 | 08-Mar-25 | Andy McManus | 5 |
| 137 | Isle of Mull | Scotland | 145 | 56.454 | -6.015 | NM 550,370 | 17-May-25 | Paul Edmondson | 4 |
| 138 | Isle of Raasay | Scotland | 45 | 57.396 | -6.048 | NG 566,425 | 13-Feb-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 139 | Isle of Skye | Scotland | 215 | 57.338 | -6.259 | NG 460,320 | 23-May-25 | Tavi Murray | 2 |
| 140 | Isle of Westerhouse | Scotland | 1 | 60.466 | -1.502 | HU 264,758 | 17-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 141 | Janes Island | U.S.A. | 21 | 38.002 | -75.870 | xxx,xxx | 08-Jun-25 | Scott Bekker | 1 |
| 142 | Jersey | Channel Islands | 52 | 49.219 | -2.129 | xxx,xxx | 05-Mar-25 | Kevin Mansell | 1 |
| 143 | Jura | Scotland | 103 | 55.986 | -5.893 | NR 569,833 | 11-Jun-25 | Marcus Francis | 2 |
| 144 | Kerrera | Scotland | 18 | 56.397 | -5.541 | NM 814,286 | 11-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 5 |
| 145 | Kilmaronag Islands | Scotland | 1 | 56.457 | -5.358 | NM 931,345 | 30-Jun-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 146 | Klamyos | Greece | 54 | 36.991 | 26.979 | xxx,xxx | 16-Oct-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 147 | Kuggviksskar | Sweden | 1 | 58.479 | 16.965 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 148 | Ladram Rock | England | 1 | 50.658 | -3.276 | SY 097,851 | 13-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 149 | Lady's Rock | Scotland | 1 | 56.506 | -5.517 | NM 771,343 | 17-Oct-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 150 | Lamb Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.133 | -7.694 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 151 | Lamb | Scotland | 1 | 56.069 | -2.748 | NT 535,865 | 28-Feb-25 | Andy McManus | 2 |
| 152 | Lambay Island | Ireland | 8 | 53.490 | -6.017 | xxx,xxx | 04-Jan-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 153 | Langa Skaret | Sweden | 1.5 | 58.375 | 17.025 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 154 | Life Rock | England | 1 | 50.996 | -4.534 | SS 222,249 | 20-Aug-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 155 | Lighthouse Island | Northern Ireland | 2 | 54.696 | -5.525 | xxx,xxx | 07-May-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 156 | Lille Okseø | Denmark | 1 | 54.857 | 9.502 | xxx,xxx | 06-Sep-25 | Simon Augustin | 1 |
| 157 | Lismore | Scotland | 33 | 56.506 | -5.517 | NM 844,414 | 19-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 5 |
| 158 | Little Cumbrae Island | Scotland | 8 | 55.719 | -4.954 | NS 144,515 | 14-Mar-25 | Andy McManus | 7 |
| 159 | Little Egging Island | U.S.A. | 1 | 38.202 | -75.166 | xxx,xxx | 22-Jun-25 | Scott Bekker | 1 |
| 160 | Little Picket Rock | England | 1 | 50.663 | -3.268 | SY 104,856 | 13-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 161 | Long Islands | Northern Ireland | 1 | 55.122 | -7.690 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 2 |
| 162 | Longstone | England | 1 | 55.643 | -1.608 | NU 247,389 | 24-Mar-25 | Russell Henderson | 1 |
| 163 | Luing | Scotland | 21 | 56.231 | -5.641 | NM 743,102 | 02-Apr-25 | Russell Henderson | 2 |
| 164 | Lunga | Scotland | 10 | 56.216 | -5.699 | NM 706,087 | 26-Feb-25 | Oliver Millington | 2 |
| 165 | Maiden Island | Scotland | 1 | 56.430 | -5.492 | NM 847,319 | 02-Feb-25 | Russell Henderson | 3 |
| 166 | Mersea Island | England | 19 | 51.790 | 0.948 | TM 034,144 | 09-Sep-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 167 | Mew Island | Northern Ireland | 2 | 54.696 | -5.515 | xxx,xxx | 07-May-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 168 | Missjo | Sweden | 5.5 | 58.317 | 16.942 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 169 | Monach Islands (group) | Scotland | 14 | 57.522 | -7.720 | NF 639,618 | 14-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 170 | Muckle Roe | Scotland | 17 | 60.368 | -1.427 | HU 318,647 | 19-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 171 | Mweelaun | Ireland | 1 | 53.765 | -9.997 | xxx,xxx | 18-Jul-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 172 | North Eilean | Scotland | 1 | 55.750 | -4.925 | NS 164,546 | 08-Jul-25 | Sue Smith | 1 |
| 173 | Old Harry | England | 1 | 50.642 | -1.922 | SZ 055,825 | 24-Mar-25 | Phil Smith | 1 |
| 174 | Orskar | Sweden | 1 | 58.355 | 16.972 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 175 | Ostra Kopparholmen | Sweden | 1 | 58.470 | 16.963 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 176 | Outer Stone | England | 1 | 50.190 | -4.907 | SW 925,362 | 08-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 177 | Papa | Scotland | 4.5 | 60.121 | -1.348 | HU 363,376 | 23-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 178 | Piney Island | U.S.A. | 1 | 38.431 | -75.093 | xxx,xxx | 19-Jun-25 | Scott Bekker | 1 |
| 179 | Point Corbiere | Jersey | 1 | 49.179 | -2.249 | xxx,xxx | 17-May-25 | Richard Hughes | 1 |
| 180 | Portsea Island | England | 21 | 50.778 | -1.095 | SU 655,014 | 15-Nov-25 | Phil Smith | 2 |
| 181 | Priest Island | Scotland | 5 | 57.962 | -5.500 | NB 923,021 | 19-Oct-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 182 | Puffin Island | England | 1 | 49.939 | -6.347 | SV 882,157 | 16-Mar-25 | Sinead Frawley | 1 |
| 183 | Puffin Island | Wales | 3 | 53.318 | -4.027 | SH 560,820 | 02-Jan-25 | Kathy Webb | 2 |
| 184 | Pulpit Rock | England | 1 | 50.514 | -2.459 | SY 675,683 | 23-Aug-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 185 | Rabbit Island | Northern Ireland | 1 | 54.227 | -7.495 | xxx,xxx | 06-Jul-25 | Catriona Woods | 2 |
| 186 | Ramsey Island | Wales | 8 | 51.865 | -5.339 | SM 699,235 | 22-Jul-25 | Julian Haines | 2 |
| 187 | Rathlin Island | Northern Ireland | 26 | 55.299 | -6.222 | xxx,xxx | 21-Apr-25 | Catriona Woods | 2 |
| 188 | Renney Rocks | England | 1 | 50.318 | -4.121 | SX 491,486 | 23-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 189 | Revsholmen | Norway | 2.8 | 70.876 | 23.713 | xxx,xxx | 14-Sep-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 190 | Rockabill (group) | Ireland | 1 | 53.597 | -6.004 | xxx,xxx | 07-Jun-25 | Julian Haines | 4 |
| 191 | Rough Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.121 | -7.687 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 2 |
| 192 | Rubha Dearg | Scotland | 1 | 56.833 | -5.120 | NN 097,757 | 01-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 12 |
| 193 | Samalaman Island | Scotland | 1 | 56.835 | -5.834 | NM 661,781 | 26-Jan-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 194 | Sango Island | England | 1 | 50.362 | -4.209 | SX 430,537 | 09-Aug-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 195 | Scalpay (Lewis) | Scotland | 12 | 57.863 | -6.673 | NG 230,958 | 21-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 196 | Scalpay (Skye) | Scotland | 20 | 57.297 | -5.969 | NG 608,303 | 23-May-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 2 |
| 197 | Scarba | Scotland | 16 | 56.177 | -5.712 | NM 699,046 | 07-Apr-25 | Russell Henderson | 2 |
| 198 | Scattery Island | Ireland | 4.5 | 52.613 | -9.520 | xxx,xxx | 17-May-25 | Sinead Frawley | 2 |
| 199 | Seil | Scotland | 18 | 56.299 | -5.621 | NM 762,180 | 21-May-25 | Ian Tindal | 2 |
| 200 | Sgeir Bhuihde | Scotland | 1 | 56.560 | -5.410 | NM 905,462 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 201 | Sgeir Chnapach | Scotland | 1 | 57.373 | -6.090 | NG 541,388 | 13-Feb-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 202 | Sgeir Dhubh | Scotland | 1 | 57.318 | -6.108 | NG 527,327 | 13-Feb-25 | Oliver Millington | 1 |
| 203 | Sgeir Leathan | Scotland | 1 | 57.115 | -5.557 | NG 847,083 | 20-Sep-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 204 | Sgeir Liath-bheag | Scotland | 1 | 56.297 | -5.593 | NM 777,175 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 205 | Sgeir Liath-mhor | Scotland | 1 | 56.295 | -5.594 | NM 776,172 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 206 | Sgeir an Eitich | Scotland | 1 | 56.437 | -5.483 | NM 852,326 | 13-Dec-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 207 | Sgeir na Cloich | Scotland | 1 | 56.558 | -5.452 | NM 879,460 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 208 | Sgeir nam Faoileann | Scotland | 1 | 56.277 | -5.638 | NM 748,154 | 25-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 209 | Sgeir nam Marag | Scotland | 1 | 56.230 | -5.787 | NM 654,107 | 09-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 210 | Sgeir nan Tom | Scotland | 1 | 56.574 | -5.443 | NM 887,477 | 12-Apr-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 211 | Shag Rock | England | 1 | 50.222 | -4.878 | SW 945,397 | 08-Jul-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 212 | Shag Stone | England | 1 | 50.317 | -4.126 | SX 487,486 | 23-Mar-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 213 | Sheelane Island | Ireland | 1 | 51.690 | -9.591 | xxx,xxx | 12-Jul-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 214 | Sheep Island | Northern Ireland | 1 | 55.248 | -6.352 | xxx,xxx | 20-Apr-25 | Catriona Woods | 2 |
| 215 | Shenick_s Island | Ireland | 2 | 53.572 | -6.083 | xxx,xxx | 03-Mar-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 3 |
| 216 | Sherkin Island | Ireland | 12 | 51.471 | -9.414 | xxx,xxx | 08-Feb-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 217 | Shuna Island | Scotland | 6 | 56.588 | -5.393 | NM 916,491 | 15-Mar-25 | Kira Quinton | 2 |
| 218 | Snarpsholm | Sweden | 1 | 58.392 | 16.772 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 219 | South Hammocks | U.S.A. | 1 | 38.432 | -75.089 | xxx,xxx | 19-Jun-25 | Scott Bekker | 1 |
| 220 | Spanish Island | Ireland | 3 | 51.492 | -9.390 | xxx,xxx | 23-Apr-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 221 | St George_s Island | England | 2 | 50.337 | -4.450 | SX 257,513 | 13-Apr-25 | Ian Tindal | 1 |
| 222 | St Kilda / Hirta | Scotland | 15 | 57.813 | -8.581 | NF 093,996 | 21-Jul-25 | Roland Arnison | 1 |
| 223 | St Patrick_s Island | Ireland | 2 | 53.586 | -6.073 | xxx,xxx | 25-Jan-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 3 |
| 224 | St Tudwal_s Island (E) | Wales | 1 | 52.805 | -4.460 | SH 342,259 | 17-Nov-25 | Cedric Marsh | 1 |
| 225 | St Tudwal_s Island (W) | Wales | 2 | 52.798 | -4.470 | SH 334,251 | 03-Mar-25 | Kathy Webb | 3 |
| 226 | Stert Island | England | 2.8 | 51.226 | -3.016 | ST 291,480 | 28-Nov-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 227 | Stick Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.127 | -7.681 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 228 | Stone Island | England | 1 | 50.683 | -1.955 | SZ 032,870 | 29-Sep-25 | Phil Smith | 1 |
| 229 | Stora Graskar | Sweden | 1 | 58.362 | 17.022 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 230 | Stora Hogholmen | Sweden | 1 | 58.350 | 16.985 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 231 | Stora Markelholmen | Sweden | 5.5 | 58.362 | 16.841 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 232 | Store Okseø | Denmark | 1.5 | 58.857 | 9.508 | xxx,xxx | 09-Aug-25 | Simon Augustin | 2 |
| 233 | Tanera Beg | Scotland | 5 | 58.015 | -5.453 | NB 965,074 | 20-Apr-25 | Eleanor Macdonald | 1 |
| 234 | Telendos | Greece | 11 | 37.007 | 26.909 | xxx,xxx | 16-Oct-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 235 | The Boar | Ireland | 1 | 51.689 | -9.592 | xxx,xxx | 12-Jul-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 236 | The Great Mew Stone | England | 1 | 50.307 | -4.106 | SX 500,473 | 06-Feb-25 | Ian Tindal | 2 |
| 237 | The Muglins | Ireland | 1 | 53.275 | -6.075 | xxx,xxx | 09-Apr-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 238 | The Pinnacles | England | 1 | 50.638 | -1.925 | SZ 053,821 | 24-Mar-25 | Phil Smith | 1 |
| 239 | The Skerries (group) | Wales | 2 | 53.421 | -4.608 | SH 267,947 | 07-Mar-25 | Kathy Webb | 2 |
| 240 | The Sow | Ireland | 1 | 51.690 | -9.589 | xxx,xxx | 12-Jul-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 241 | Toomoge Island | Ireland | 1 | 55.119 | -7.691 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 2 |
| 242 | Torrinch | Scotland | 1 | 56.070 | -4.567 | NS 402,894 | 24-Jun-25 | Sue Smith | 1 |
| 243 | Tory Island | Ireland | 11 | 55.265 | -8.223 | xxx,xxx | 18-May-25 | Susan Honan | 2 |
| 244 | Trondra | Scotland | 9.7 | 60.115 | -1.295 | HU 395,367 | 15-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 245 | Tuskar Rock | Ireland | 1 | 52.202 | -6.207 | xxx,xxx | 18-Jun-25 | Susan Honan | 2 |
| 246 | Twopenny Loaf Rock | England | 1 | 50.645 | -3.286 | SY 092,836 | 08-Feb-25 | Neal Ricketts | 2 |
| 247 | Valentia Island | Ireland | 27 | 51.909 | -10.353 | xxx,xxx | 21-Jun-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 248 | Vallay | Scotland | 10 | 57.661 | -7.412 | NF 771,763 | 15-Jun-25 | Andy McManus | 1 |
| 249 | Vastra Gardsholm | Sweden | 1 | 58.415 | 16.719 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 250 | Vastra Kopparholmen | Sweden | 1.5 | 58.470 | 16.969 | xxx,xxx | 31-Aug-25 | Natalie Maderova | 1 |
| 251 | Walney Island | England | 31 | 54.104 | -3.253 | SD 180,682 | 23-Dec-25 | Chris Wade | 1 |
| 252 | Wee Isles | Ireland | 1 | 55.127 | -7.698 | xxx,xxx | 16-Jun-25 | John Niven | 1 |
| 253 | West Burra | Scotland | 20 | 60.075 | -1.342 | HU 366,325 | 12-Aug-25 | Catriona Woods | 1 |
| 254 | West Maiden | Northern Ireland | 1 | 54.930 | -5.739 | xxx,xxx | 08-May-25 | Michael O'Farrell | 1 |
| 255 | West Mouse | Wales | 1 | 53.417 | -4.554 | SH 303,942 | 07-Mar-25 | Dave Cutts | 1 |
| 256 | Whiddy Island | Ireland | 11 | 51.690 | -9.499 | xxx,xxx | 08-Feb-25 | Tash Ó Treasaigh | 1 |
| 257 | Ynys Benlas | Wales | 1 | 53.220 | -4.174 | SH 549,715 | 19-Feb-25 | Kathy Webb | 2 |
| 258 | Ynys Gwylan-bâch | Wales | 1 | 52.785 | -4.697 | SH 181,242 | 20-Jun-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 259 | Ynys Gwylan-fawr | Wales | 1 | 52.787 | -4.694 | SH 184,245 | 20-Jun-25 | Neal Ricketts | 1 |
| 260 | Ynys Moelfre | Wales | 1 | 53.357 | -4.225 | SH 519,868 | 04-Jan-25 | Kathy Webb | 2 |
| 261 | Ynys Welltog | Wales | 1 | 53.222 | -4.174 | SH 548,716 | 19-Feb-25 | Dave Cutts | 1 |
| Total: | 439 |
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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 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.
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