Swimmers take on Plymouth sea swim challenge

"It was a challenge I'd wanted to do for five years," he said.

"But because of the weather conditions and my travel schedule it hasn't been possible until this year.

"Unfortunately my father-in-law and mother-in-law recently passed away and I'm dedicating this swim to them."

This year's event finished on Mount Batten beach, where Cillian McCarthy, the first swimmer home, told the BBC of "calm and very flat" conditions.

Previous winner Reece Worth said he had "gone a bit fast" early on before finding himself "a bit tired" towards the end.

Entry money and fundraising helps support cancer patients and their families across Devon and Cornwall.