Rowers have Georgia on their mind

Peter Bray has said climbing Everest would be an easier challenge

A trio of kayakers are in the South Atlantic Ocean preparing a bid to become the first Britons to paddle around the island of South Georgia.

Led by ex-SAS soldier and diver Pete Bray the expedition is heading from the Falkland Islands for its start point.

The group hopes to arrive off South Georgia later this week.

With Plymouth-born Mr Bray is Jeff Allen, from Penryn, Nigel Dennis, 50, from Holyhead, and Israeli soldier Hadas Feldman, 34.

They must be prepared for winds of up to 100 knots as they battle in their solo kayaks 420 miles around the permanently snow and ice covered island.

As well as sub-zero temperatures, they also face the prospect of icebergs and risk attacks by fur seals as they aim to complete the three to six week trip.

The £100,000 expedition is also aiming to highlight the work of two different charities, Children In Crisis and Ty Hafan, a children's hospice near Cardiff.