New kitesurfing Isle of Wight record

The World Sailing Speed Record Council confirmed a new kitesurfer world record for the 50nm course around the Isle of Wight. Set on a foil board by Guy Bridge (GBR) on May 11, he covered the distance in 02:24:32 for an average speed of 20.76 knots, beating his 2016 time of 02:32:05.