Three men with a passion for sea and adventure will sail from Falmouth to Australia for a journey of a lifetime.

Olly Jenkins, who left his job as a doctor at Treliske A&E for the mission, will be joined by his friends Angus Woodman and Henry Hall.

For the year-long adventure, the three 27-year-olds have partnered with Sea Keepers' Seabed 2030 project.

The group has been preparing for the trip for three years, honing their sailing skills and working in their respective professions to fund the journey.

Mr Jenkins said: "For years, we have dreamed of a big journey, breaking away from the constraints of routine and eager to experience the world in a deeper, more profound way.

"This idea initially came from our love of surfing."

Mr Jenkins will serve as the onboard doctor, bringing a comprehensive medical kit, while Mr Hall and Mr Woodman, both trained engineers, will be responsible for fixing the engine and dealing with electronics.

(Image: Olly Jenkins)

The trio will be sailing a Moody 37 called Good Mood 4, which they bought in May.

They have mapped out a route that will take them down the west coast of Europe to the Canary Islands, before joining the ARC Rally to cross the Atlantic.

From there, they will cruise through the Caribbean, cross the Panama Canal, visit the Galapagos Islands, and navigate the Pacific Ocean, eventually arriving in Australia.

The journey will take a year, allowing them time to extensively explore along the way.

They are also proud to be partnering with Sea Keepers on their Seabed 2030 project.

Their boat will be fitted with a data logger, storing depth readings along the way, contributing to the effort to map the world’s ocean floors.

They will also be collecting samples to study microplastics, helping researchers understand how ocean currents distribute these pollutants globally.

Talking about their boat, Mr Jenkins said: "Over the past few weeks, we have worked tirelessly to make Good Mood 4 fully self-sufficient.

"We’ve equipped her with renewable energy sources like solar panels and a wind generator, installed a water maker to sustain us during long passages, and stocked up on gear for our passions, surfing, kitesurfing, spearfishing, and fishing.

"The past few weeks have been an intense period of boat refurbishing and preparation, but now we’re ready to set sail and embrace the challenges and wonders ahead."

The group will be documenting their journey on their Instagram page, @lostbuoys__.