Andy A and I are going to attempt The Yorkshire Three Peaks, which is 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent on Sunday.

While talking about it with some of our friends, we thought it would be great to be able to raise some money for a good cause at the same time.

Both of us love the water, and so many other people do as well. With both Andy and I canoeing all over, surfing along the coasts of the UK and enjoying swimming in the sea plus playing on the beaches with our families.

In fact, I met Andy in 2003 on a canoeing river trip in York.

Yet while there is so much beauty and enjoyment that can, and should be shared. There is also the danger that comes from nature as well.

We know this is probably short notice, though better late than never, and hope you will give generously to the essential service that RNLI provide.

Too many people are still drowning. More than ever we need the RNLI’s help. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe. RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.Thank you.