Friday, July 8, 2011

 Largest gathering of bodyboarders: Portugal sets world record (Video)

LISBON, Portugal -- In Praia do Cabedelo, Figueira da Foz, Portugal, 272 bodyboarders have gathered in the water to set the new world record for the Largest gathering of bodyboarders out in the line-up .

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The Guinness world record for the most kite surfing world championships won by a woman is nine and was achieved by Kristin Boese (Germany).

  Guinness World Records also recognized the record for the most surfers riding a single surfboard: 47 people who simultaneously rode a scaled up surfboard measuring 12 m (39 ft 4 in) in length at Snapper Rocks, Queensland, Australia.

  The world record attempt was held during the Figueira Junior Wave Fest 2011 and The Custom X Pro Junior 2011, the biggest bodyboarding contest for Under 20 riders.

  Bodyboarding is a surface water sport. The average board consists of a small, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam, sometimes containing a ridged spine called a 'stringer'.
  Bodyboarders typically use swim-fins for additional propulsion into and control while riding a wave.

  Figueira da Foz is known for delivering some of the biggest waves available in Europe. Praia do Cabedelo is often one of the chosen venues for international big wave bodyboarding competitions.

Related world records:   
Longest nonstop paddleboard voyage: Cynthia Aguilar (Video)

Longest solo unassisted ocean swim: Penny Palfrey (HD Video)

Blind water-skier Steve Thiele sets new blindfolded distance record

Longest surf ride: Gary Saavedra (Video)

Longest surf session: Bill Laity

Longest Apnea in a Cave: Carlos Coste

Longest Open Saltwater Scuba Dive: Ivan Zhelezarov

Completing most watersports in a day : Guy Cribb

Deepest free immersion dive: William Trubridge

Most Water Skiers Behind a Boat: Horsehead Waterski Club

Longest Open Saltwater Scuba Dive: Will Goodman

Longest swim: Martin Strel

Most people in a cold water swim: Long Beach Polar Bears

Longest swim in a lagoon: Mauro Giaconia

Youngest relay team to swim the English Channel: English swimmers

Most miles paddled in 24 hours on Stand Up Paddle Board : Justin DeBree

Longest Stand Up Paddle board journey: Justin DeBree

Fastest row across the Atlatinc: La Mondiale

Unassisted free diving world record: William Trubridge

Freediving World Record

Longest paddleboard journey set  three world records

Friday, July 8, 2011