A team of veterans affected by military operations has swapped home comforts for two months of nautical endurance as they attempt to sail 2000 miles around the British Isles, on the Turn to Starboard Round Britain Challenge.

A crew of 14 veterans - many with little or no sailing experience - set sail from Falmouth harbour last week.

A further 20 veterans from all over the UK will join the journey for shorter sections of the route, along with Young Ambassadors from the The Prince’s Trust and a documentary film crew.

The challenge has been organised by Turn to Starboard, a Falmouth-based sailing charity set up by former RAF squadron leader, Shaun Pascoe.

The organisation, which is supported by The Endeavour Fund, has helped hundreds of military personnel suffering with physical injuries or mental trauma by providing sailing courses and family sailing trips in a supportive environment.

The charity is inviting the public to help raise £20,000 towards supporting injured veterans by buying a mile of the expedition for £10 at www.turntostarboard.co.uk/round-britain-challenge-2016/.