Mike Lambert said gunfire off the coast of Wales was the scariest part of his journey so far.
A kayaker aiming to set a world record by paddling around Britain in the fastest time has been met with gunfire, monster waves and painful wounds – but is refusing to give in.The physiotherapist from Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey, said so far he has faced days that have been so treacherous he would not repeat them.
“There’s force nine winds at the moment so I’ve had to take the day to rest," he told the BBC while on a rest-day in Rosslare Harbour, Ireland.Mr Lambert has no land support and is carrying his tent and belongings in waterproof bags He has faced non-stop headwinds and battled waves 6ft high in the Severn Estuary, which have harmed his efforts to beat
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