Some record holders mentioned in these lists may have been participating in multi-boat races when they set their records, but for the most part these records are created and improved on by single boats. Levels of support from helpers or support teams may have ranged from zero to significant. Levels of precision in time-keeping, exactness of course, etc. range from very precise to very informal.

• Various 24 hr Distance Paddled Records (SUP, Canoe, Surfski)
• Longest Surfski Trip
• Guiness World Records it is not clear how to isolate surfski records (at least not currently in 2022) - search doesn't seem to work just using “surfski” as your search word. Do searches for “paddle”, “kayak”, “canoe” to explore the wide range of records pertaining to paddle sports.
• Sprint Kayak and Canoe Records (not really single boat exploits but included here for reference)
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(Typically just recorded or observed by participants - all in good faith)

• Fastest 1 KM Downwind or Surfed
• Longest Downwind Runs without a Paddle Stroke
• Performance Sea Kayak Distance Challenges 1hr, 3 hr, etc (Surfskis Allowed)
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• Paddling Adventures