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Volvo Ocean Race - In case you missed it - Kiteboarder jumps off Azzam

by Sail-World.com NZL on 15 Mar 2016
24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
Video - Danish kitesurfing sensation and stuntman Nick Jacobsen teamed up with Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing to perform a world first - an incredible leap from Azzam's 30 metre mast, in June 2015.

The stunt took place in Gothenburg, Sweden, after Abu Dhabi Ocean racing had won the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race.

Abu Dhabi OR team photographer, Ian Roman was there to capture the action.



24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing


24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing


24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing


24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing


24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing
24th June 2015. Gothenburg, Sweden. Kitesurfer Nick Jacobsen jumps from the top of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing's mast. © Ian Roman / Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing

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