Devon brother and friends in epic tribute to teenager

Harry Martin went missing after going out to take photos of stormy seas

A Devon man is taking on a coast-to-coast challenge in memory of his younger brother.

Film and TV student Harry Martin, 18, died after going out in Noss Mayo near Plymouth to take photos of stormy seas.

James Martin, 31, along with Harry's two best friends, will cycle 100 miles and then row 28 miles to the Eddystone Lighthouse and back.

They aim to raise £4,000 for the RNLI and Dartmoor Search and Rescue, both of which helped search for Harry.

The epic cycle trek, with Harry's best friends, Fred Stitson and Mo Sherrell, both 29, will start in Ilfracombe Harbour in north Devon and end in Noss Mayo on the south coast.

Then the trio will get into a rowing boat for the final part of the gruelling two-day Ride and Row for Harry Martin challenge.

Harry Martin loved photography and rowing

The teenager was visiting his family for Christmas in Membland, Noss Mayo, when he disappeared on 2 January 2014.

His body was found nine days later in Carswell Cove after a massive search involving police, coastguards, fire crews, volunteers and the charities the trio are supporting.

Mr Martin, from Ivybridge, said he still missed his brother every day: "He was a talented soul and passionate about film, TV and photography.

"He had an unmatched passion for storytelling, an unmistakably dark sense of humour, and a down-to-earth demeanour that endeared him to all who knew him."

He said: "We wanted to do something that Harry would have wanted to take part in.

"He was a passionate supporter and competitor in our local River Yealm Regatta where he had great success.

"Rowing the crabbers around the Eddystone is a great way of remembering him and honouring his passion for rowing and our local community.

"Plus it's got to be a first, you've got to be proper daft to want to take this on."

The trio have already received almost 100 donations from friends and family and raised more than £2,000 on Gofundme.

They are due to begin the challenge on 14 June.