Sean Morley says his spirits are high after three weeks of paddling

Sean Morley is three weeks into his battle to complete the 4,200-mile trip within six months.

Mr Morley, 38, a traffic police officer base at Camborne, has completed 545 miles so far - some of it in bad conditions.

He aims to be at the Fleetwood lifeboat station in Lancashire on Sunday.

Mr Morley's route has so far taken him to the Isles of Scilly and then around the tip of Cornwall and up to Anglesey.

If I need motivating I only have to read the numerous messages of support I am receiving Sean Morley

Mr Morley said: "I am three weeks into the expedition now and only a day behind schedule, which I am very pleased with, taking into consideration some of the inclement weather we have had recently.

"The highlight of my journey so far has to be the day spent circumnavigating the Isles of Scilly.

"The weather was perfect and I saw the islands at their very best.

"The Welsh coast has been challenging, with some strong tidal streams and even stronger winds."

Local help

He added: "Some areas are incredibly remote and beautiful, including the island of Bardsey off the tip of the Lleyn peninsula, which proved to be well worth the effort of making the crossing in difficult conditions."

Mr Morley said his body seemed to be holding up well and his spirits were high.

"If I need motivating I only have to read the numerous messages of support I am receiving daily on my website. I read them all and they are really appreciated.

"I have also received tremendous support from local people along the way, with offers of food and accommodation."

Mr Morley started his record bid from the Cornwall Maritime Museum in Falmouth on 3 April.

He is raising money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution crew training programme and the Marine Conservation Society.