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.

• 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.

• Longest Surfski Trip
• Sprint Kayak and Canoe Records (not really single boat exploits but included here for reference)
• Various Distance Paddled Records in 24 hours
• …

(Semi-official but 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 Challenge (Surfskis also)
• …

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• Denmark
• Malta
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Notable Inside Passage Trips (Vancouver Island/British Columbia related)
• South Africa
• United Kingdom
• United States *…