Cruise Ship Jump
Tom Bridge takes off from the top deck of Virgin Voyages’ ‘Resilient Lady’, travelling an estimated 200-300 metres downwind before landing on the Mediterranean Sea near the Greek Island of Delos, where the ship was anchored. Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson personally approved the challenge. Branson has a long-standing family connection with Bridge, having completed a Guinness World Record kitesurfing parade together in 2013.
I understand that urge when somebody wants to do something extraordinary, and Tom did something extraordinary. He knows the risk he’s taking, and I think he deserves to be supported. So, when he asked to do it, of course I always say yes to everything and I made sure that it was possible.” – Richard Branson