The 'Round the Isle of
Man' sea kayak circumnavigation record was smashed by George Shaw yesterday,
completing the 115km in 13 hours 33 minutes, using a standard Sea Kayaking UK (NDK) Explorer. Touring class. George left Peel, Fenella Beach at 5:58am and returned at 19:31.
This category was
previously held by Freya Hoffmeister, who recorded 14hrs and 7 minutes in
2006, also using a Sea Kayaking UK (NDK)
Explorer. Touring
class 
Just off the phone to George now. He was really pleased with time, excellent training for the forthcoming Aleutian's 2012 Expedition. He said a key motivating factor were the spearmints in his BA!
George was assisted in
carrying his kayak up the beach by his cousin Ian Moon, who also took a few
pics : )
John Willacy circumnavigated on 12th July 2010,
measuring 62.2 Nautical Miles in 12 hours, 36 minutes, 32 seconds on a Rockpool
Taran. Fast Touring Class.
In keeping with the ethos of self-self-sufficiency within sea kayaking, both were unsupported trips.
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