Two local prison officers kayaking around the coastline

Martin Phillips and Keith Burns from Kirk Michael both had military backgrounds before working in the Isle of Man prison.

Two local prison officers are currently taking on the challenge of kayaking around the Isle of Man to raise money for ex-servicemen.

Martin Phillips and Keith Burns from Kirk Michael both had military backgrounds before working at the Isle of Man prison.

They have spent the past few years raising money for local charities and their latest venture is attempting to kayak non stop around the Manx coastline.

They left Peel Harbour at 08:30AM.

They've picked the Royal British Legion as their charity it celebrates it's 90th anniversary this year.

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