Planet Kayak: the Great Island Race page
The goal is simple: be the fastest kayaker to journey non-stop and unaided around Vancouver Island. There are no official rules, but Wavelength Magazine is setting them nonetheless. To claim the title kayakers must journey the entire outer shoreline of Vancouver Island by paddle. Once the kayaker first leaves shore the timer starts, and it doesn't stop until the kayaker returns to the same location. No breaking the circumnavigation into portions. The kayakers must be self-sufficient - no support boat should provide nightly meals, accommodation or services. Part of the endurance is setting up and breaking down camp. If a kayaker stays at fixed roof accommodation during the trip the kayaker must return to the exact location to restart.
Update for 2010 attempts:
Joe O'Blenis has set the new record with an unofficial time of 16 days, 12 hours and 9 minutes. 
Initial media report.
The record holders so far:
2006: Kieron Tastagh and Jeff Norville completed the circumnavigation in 19 1/2 days, setting a record for a double.
2007: Joe O'Blenis completed the circumnavigation in 23 days, 10 hours, setting a record for a single. He also continues to hold the record for the fastest clockwise circumnavigation.
2008: Sean Morley completed the circumnavigation in 17 days, 4 hours and 49 minutes, setting and holding the record for the fastest time.
2010: Joe O'Blenis reclaims his time with a new record of 16 days, 12 hours, 9 minutes.
