One of the most spectacular photos and videos we’ve seen for a while, Hugo Boss’s keel walk is full of amusement. The owner, Alex Thomspon was also the model for the shoot on “Hugo Boss” an Open 60 with a massive orange (that’s fast, right?), canting keel. Awesome – and done for real in the cold, wet water.

The note on the You Tube video reads: 8 tonnes of carbon fibre yacht, a 255 horsepower jet ski, 45 combined years of sailing experience, and one crazy guy in a suit. Alex Thomson attempts what he calls ‘The Keel Walk’, a stunt that has become infamous throughout the world thanks to the iconic image of Alex ‘riding’ the keel of his 60ft yacht ‘HUGO BOSS’.

Here’s the making-of video. Worth a watch.

Like this article?
Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter to get updates delivered right to your inbox!