Swimmers take on sea swim challenge

Pedro Jimenez, who travelled from Spain to take part, said he was dedicating his efforts to his late parents-in-law

More than 160 people have taken part in a 3km (1.8-mile) swim from Plymouth's breakwater.

The annual challenge is organised to raise funds for the prostate cancer charity the Chestnut Appeal.

Swimmers of all skill levels took part with marshals providing safety cover on paddle boards, kayaks and jet skis.

Pedro Jimenez, who travelled from Spain to take part, said he was dedicating his efforts to his late parents-in-law.

The challenge raised funds for a prostate cancer charity

"It was a challenge I'd wanted to do for five years," he said.

"But because of the weather conditions and my travel schedule it hasn't been possible until this year.

"Unfortunately my father-in-law and mother-in-law recently passed away and I'm dedicating this swim to them."

This year's event finished on Mount Batten beach, where Cillian McCarthy, the first swimmer home, told the BBC of "calm and very flat" conditions.

Previous winner Reece Worth said he had "gone a bit fast" early on before finding himself "a bit tired" towards the end.

Entry money and fundraising helps support cancer patients and their families across Devon and Cornwall.