A Basingstoke adrenaline junkie will look to make history later this year after announcing her participation in a round-the-world powerboat record attempt.

Former Army servicewoman Daisy Coleman has made the sport of powerboat racing her life since being discharged from the military because of injury in 2013.

The 29-year-old from Popley will put her skills to the test in October when her and 11 other crew members look to complete the 24,000-mile journey around the globe in world record time.

She said: “I am so pleased to be given this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attempt the very pinnacle of my sport.

“I never contemplated doing anything like this, and trying to break a world record, so it’s going to be a fantastic experience, and I’m so grateful.

“I joined the Army to see the world, but only managed to see Iraq and Afghanistan, so this is a dream come true for me.”

The crew will set off from the iconic Europa Point in Gibraltar on October 23 as they look to circumnavigate the planet in a semi-wave slicing powerboat.

New Zealander Pete Bethune has held the record for the epic feat of 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes since 1998.

But Daisy and Co are aiming to shave up to seven days off that time.

But even more important to the former soldier in the Royal Artillery of nine years is the challenge’s inclusion of up to five wounded, injured or sick servicemen and women on each of the seven legs of the voyage.

Daisy said: “It’s special for me to have that connection with other Army personnel on this, because my hand was forced, I didn’t want to leave the military.

“When I left, I had no confidence in myself and felt useless, but that has all changed since I got involved in motorsport.”

Daisy will join up with Team Britannia after collecting three top three P1 SuperStock championship finishes in a row since joining powerboat racing in 2013.

The record attempt will see the crew pass through the Suez and Panama canals and cross both the Tropic of Cancer and the Equator, while stopping to take on fuel at Puerto Rico, Acapulco, Honolulu, Guam, Singapore, Oman and Malta.

Team leader Alan Priddy said: “We are delighted Daisy is going to join the crew for the whole voyage and help us break the world record.

“She brings to the team a huge amount of experience and expertise from her career racing P1 powerboats, but more than that she brings her amazing can-do attitude and sense of humour.

“From the first time I met Daisy to discussing with other crew members, we just knew we had a perfect fit.”