Charity paddle takes place in Newquay Harbour

Paddle for Life is held every year in memory of Joe Way. Credit: ITV News

A charity paddle which is celebrating its tenth anniversary has takenplace in Newquay Harbour today.

The event is in memory of four-year-old Joe Way who died from a rare illness.

His parents have raised more than £140,000 pounds for children's charities.

Joe was born with a rare genetic condition and died in 2008. He had fought meningitis, numerous superbugs and complete organ failure during his life. Now each year a paddle race is held every year, with the proceeds going to charity.

Cloudy skies did not put off the paddlers. Credit: ITV News