Where were you when you heard war had broken out in the #Falklands 40 years ago today? Two veterans, including one from #Brighton, are starting a 650 mile kayak for the RMA - The Royal Marines Charity and to remember other soldiers who didn't return. Cockleshell Endeavour bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Day 2: An early start for Mick & Steve as they set off from Corran on route to Oban. This 650 mile kayak would be a challenge for anyone, but did you know that Steve is registered blind, adding another level of difficulty to the challenge. #falklands40 #royalmarine #kayak

#Falklands40 The 11 day cruise south to the Ascension Islands involved intense physical training around the SS Canberra’s 1/4 mile promenade deck that encircled the ship. I’m pretty sure I got off the cruise liner fitter than when I got in it! Photo: March to the South Atlantic

After a few days unable to kayak due to bad weather, Mick and Steve are back on the water again. Here they are leaving Tarbert at 1pm today and the support crew have just reported back that they have just arrived in Kames on the Isle of Bute. #FalklandsWar #falklands

The winds have been too strong to kayak for the last few days, but that hasn’t stopped Mick & Steve. In true Royal Marine style they have yomped over the last few days to keep them on track for the rest of their journey; today ten miles from Ayr to Culzean Castle. #Falklands40

After a few days of walking, and a bit of maintenance on the kayak, it was back on the water for Mick and Steve today. They started their day at Maidens and have headed towards Girvan before arriving in Ballantrae 🛶🛶 #falklands40 #kayak #royalmarines #veterans

Another great day of kayaking for Mick and Steve as they continue on their mission to kayak 650 miles down the length of the UK to mark 40 years since the Falklands War, a conflict in which they both served. Here they are leaving Whitehaven on route to Seascale. #royalmarines

🧵 Mick and Steve have had day in camp today due to bad weather, but they had quite a walk on Wednesday, yomping from Seascale to Ravensglass. #falklands #falklands40 #kayak #royalmarines

🧵Yesterday they completed their penultimate sea paddle, and their last sea kayak tomorrow will be to Barrow. After that they will relocate to Lancaster canal. Mick & Steve are travelling 650m, mainly by kayak to mark 40th since the #Falklands conflict in which they both served.

🧵This challenge would be huge for anyone, but it’s worth remembering that Steve is registered blind, adding a whole extra level of difficulty to the challenge. They are raising money RMA - The Royal Marines Charity Show your support & donate via justgiving.com/fundraising/co… #royalmarines #Falklands