The previous world record for continuous wakeboarding had been six hours and 42 minutes
A wakeboarder whose father has terminal cancer took to the water for more than seven hours in pursuit of a new world record.
James Gray, 24, from Ampthill, is awaiting verification of his Guinness World Record attempt.
He attempted to break the record for the longest continuous wakeboard ride to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
Mr Gray said the challenge, which took place at Box End Park Lake in Kempston, was "incredibly tough".
In all, he was wakeboarding for seven hours, four minutes and 27 seconds.
Mr Gray, who began his challenge to beat the standing record of six hours and 42 minutes at 06:00, has already raised more than £5,500 in aid of the cancer charity.
Haribo and malt loaf featured in James Gray's diet during the record attempt
James Gray is hoping to raise £6,000 for Cancer Research UK
During the challenge, he kept his strength up with a special diet including malt loaf, sweets and energy gels.
He said: "My arms and legs have never hurt as much as they hurt right now.
"I wanted to do something that will really make a difference to the work of Cancer Research UK and those suffering from cancer."
The world record attempt was filmed and will be sent to Guinness for verification.
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