Ride and rowing effort in memory of Harry

A MAN is taking on a challenge in memory of his younger brother who died after going out to take photos of stormy seas.

- KATIE TIMMS

Harry Martin lost his life in January 2014 aged just 18. Harry, a film and TV student was visiting his family for Christmas in Membland, Noss Mayo, when he went missing. His disappearance sparked an extensive search with police, coastguards, fire crews, Dartmoor Search and Rescue, the RNLI and 120 local volunteers.

Harry's body was discovered nine days later in Carswell Cove after intense searches of a 20-mile stretch of coastline. Now, 10 years later, his brother James will tackle a 100-mile bike ride from Ilfracombe Harbour to Noss Mayo, followed by a 28-mile row to and from the Eddystone Lighthouse, south of Rame Head in Cornwall.

James, 31, will be joined by his brother's best friends Fred Stitson, 28, and Mo Sherrell, 29. The trio hope to raise £4,000 or the charities that helped find him, the RNLI and Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

So far they have raised more than £2,000 with almost 100 donations from friends and family. Dad-of-one James explained: "These are two great charities which helped in the search ten years ago."

Explaining the reason for taking on the epic challenge, James explains: "We wanted to do something that Harry would have wanted to take part in. Harry was a passionate supporter and competitor in our local River Yealm Regatta where he had great success.