Sillett claims his coaching successes include 'training riders to Olympic level, riders who went on to form part of the British Showjumping GB Junior Team, numerous riders who have represented their country internationally and riders who frequently compete at the finals of the National School Equestrian Association'.

'I know that there were a number of young people and residents inside the address before the fire happened and our enquiries are ongoing to identify everyone who was there, not least of all to ensure that everyone is okay.

While fans await director James Gunn's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and Guardians of the Galaxy 3, it seems he's not quite done with the DC Extended Universe yet.

Questioning his client, defence barrister Martin Liddiard asked Sillett: 'At any age, at any point... did you do anything that could be described as something like that [sexual]?'.

Sillett replied 'no'.

On our final evening, we stand on the cliffs overlooking Gwithian taking one last look at the sea. Before we know it, we're out of the water again; refreshed and clear. I feel calm in a way that my normal life doesn't often allow for.

In 2010, he set the record for longest time in full-body contact with ice at one hour and 44 minutes (it now stands at three hours and 28 seconds). His revitalisation of ancient practices has made him a phenomenon. Wim Hof is a Dutch guru-like figure.

We spend a couple of hours in the ocean plunging into the water, floating through gullies, looking for marine life, spotting seals and eventually stripping off and getting changed to go in search of the nearest pasty.

The question is: why?

Improving your mental health is one reason — and then there's the constant fight against expanding waistlines due to box-set binges, takeaway deliveries and too much sitting around engaging in social media.

Our guide Chris is upbeat and reassuring. Once wrapped up in winter wetsuit, boots, gloves and unflattering hood, the cold sea doesn't seem so intimidating. ‘I think coasteering is one of the purest forms of being in the water,' he says. For the latter, we drive to Mousehole Harbour, down the tight cobbled lanes.