Nine people in kayaks had to be picked up by a lifeboat crew on Wednesday, and a helicopter was sent to help a group of swimmers at Sennen on Boxing Day.

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and coastguards warned sea conditions could change rapidly.

They said it was extremely fortunate that nobody in the rescued groups was badly hurt.

The nine kayakers had to be rescued after some boats capsized off Land's End.

They were recovered on to the Sennen Cove lifeboat and one was flown to the Royal Cornwall Hospital suffering from mild hypothermia.

The RNLI praised the kayakers for being well equipped for an emergency, as they had immersion suits, flares and VHF radios and were part of a trip organised by professionals.

One of the lead canoeists has admitted that lessons have been learnt.