Heart's Kayak Challenge - Day 1 Gallery

1. Gemma at the Olympic Stadium

Gemma when she arrived at the Olympic Stadium in London yesterday

2. Gemma with the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust bear Keith

Gemma just before she set off with the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust bear Keith

3. Gemma with the CEO of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

Gemma with the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust CEO Patrick and Fundraising Manager Diane

4. Gemma with coach Ryan

Gemma with her coach Ryan before starting her incredible challenge

5. Gemma prepares to set off...

Gemma's officially in the water and ready for her challenge

6. SHE'S OFF! Gemma has set off on her Kayak Challenge

Heart's Kayak Challenge with Selco Builders Warehouse has officially started!

7. Gemma reaches her first lock

Gemma gets out of the Kayak to pass her first lock

8. Gemma carrying her Kayak

Gemma had to get out of the canal and carry her kayak past the first lock

9. OH NO!! Gemma's fell out

Gemma got knocked out of her Kayak by the wind

10. Gemma heading into a tunnel

Gemma and coach Ryan enter Maida Hill Tunnel

11. We had to get Gem out of the water!

Gemma had to be pulled out of the water to change into dry clothes

12. We had to get Gem out of the water!

Gemma had to be pulled out of the water to change into dry clothes

13. We had to get Gem out of the water!

Gemma had to be pulled out of the water to change into dry clothes

14. Can you see the Wembley Stadium Arch?

Gemma kayak's past Wembley Stadium

15. Coach Ryan gives Gem some encouragement

16. Look at that determination!

17. Oh no Gem!

Gemma had to be taken out of the water to get some treatment on an injury

18. She looks like she's a born Kayaker

19. Gemma with coach Ryan as they navigate the Grand Union Canal

20. It's starting to take a toll on Gemma

21. She made it to Lunch

After hours of delays, she did it! She made it to lunch, and you can tell she's happy about it.

22. And she's off!

Gemma sets off for the second time of the day

23. Gemma's support team have encountered issues

24. Gemma's still going racing against Canal Barges

25. Gemma hasn't stopped today!

Day 1 is really taking it's toll now

26. She's done it! Day 1 = Complete

Gemma has reached her checkpoint for the day!