I am raising funds for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of my late father, John "Stacey" Shilling, or "Shags" to his mates.

The kayaking voyage will now be a circuit of the Solent. I am kayaking with my son-in-law. We will be using my Dad's kayak, which will be rather poignant.

Bowel cancer UK is the leading bowel cancer charity in the UK. They fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. They’re here to stop people dying of bowel cancer.