Watch: Mark Beretta shows off astonishing water-skiing skills behind one of the world’s fastest sailing boats

Australia’s ideal-loved sports presenter and Channel 7 Dawn host Mark Beretta has pulled off an adrenaline-pumping stunt that most – if not all – of his peers would not dare endeavor.

In what has been hailed as a world wide very first, Beretts got at the rear of the Australia SailGP F50 catamaran for a drinking water ski during a observe operate on Sydney Harbour.

Enjoy THE Movie Earlier mentioned: Beretts’ entire world to start with as he waterskies powering a sailing boat in Sydney Harbour.

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The catamaran is a person of the speediest sailing boats in the environment and can access speeds of up to 100 km/h.

Tiny known to some, Beretta also prospects a double-lifestyle as a professional water-skier.

In advance of his planet very first on the Harbour, Beretta said: “We’re out right here on Sydney Harbour in advance of the Sail GP race Australian staff boat.

“And we’re going to try to water ski at the rear of (the catamaran). It’s by no means been completed right before. Helluva chance for me so we’re really psyched to get out there and give it a crack.

“I have no question this boat has the pace and the ability to make it happen. So let’s do it. Deliver it.”

As anticipated, Beretta managed to preserve his customary composure and design even though skiing more than the Harbour waves.

“That was unreal,” he reported. “It was wild and enjoyable and magnificent and all the things all at as soon as.”

The SailGP returns to Sydney Harbour this weekend (February 18-19) for the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix, the ninth celebration in the 11-function global championship.

The Australia SailGP Team are now sitting in first position in the period standings and are hoping to repeat their two past championship wins, as well as their unforgettable race victory last season in Sydney.

Right after the footage of Beretta skiing aired on Sunrise, host Matt Shirvington identified as it “unbelievable”.

Shirvo requested Beretta exactly where he would rank the ski in terms of vocation highlights, and Beretta responded emphatically: “I would have to put that No.1. That was really awesome.”

“Lucky you understood how to ski,” Sunrise normal Natalie Barr claimed.

Beretta responded, “That’s a bonus.”

Then Barr quickly revealed Beretta’s adorned h2o-snowboarding record: “Ten-time nationwide winner.”

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