Devon girl, 14, in bid for solo sailing record

A teenager from Devon is hoping to become the youngest person to sail solo around Britain.

Katie McCabe, 14, from Topsham, has set off from Exmouth in her 26ft (8m) wooden boat Falanda.

Katie, who hopes the challenge will take her about 10 weeks, is also raising money for two ocean pollution charities.

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