In his home city of Acapulco Mexican Reina Iglesias has broken the fastest recorded speed by a barefoot skier.

He was towed by a low flying helicopter to smash the 135 miles per hour marker laid down by American water skier Scott Pellaton in 1989.

Reina Iglesias was towed by a helicopter in Acapulco and reached 153mph on his second attempt.

Public notary Manlio Favio Pano witnessed the event and corroborated that Reina Iglesias reached the record breaking speed recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Barefoot water skiing originated in Winter Haven, Florida, USA in 1947 and the first person ever to attempt it was 17 year old A G Hancock.

In April 1963 the first national Barefoot Skiing competition was held in Australia with 38 competitors.

Although you will be surrounded by water on your Canal Boat Holiday the speed will not quite match this new world record.

Life on a Canal Boat Holiday is taken at a much more gentle pace around 3 miles per hours is the average.

Cruise along on your Canal Boat Holiday and admire the beautiful scenery,spot wildlife, explore towns, sample local cuisine and stroll through untouched areas of countryside.

There are mile after mile of tranquil waterways in Britain so why not book a Canal Boat Holiday and explore the rivers and canals.