A small flotilla of pleasure crafts gathered at Hong Island in picturesque Phang Nga Bay to watch the finals of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series on Saturday.
Luxury yachts, kayaks, catamarans, speed boats, and, of course, Thailand’s classic longtail boats jostled for better views of the daredevil divers who twisted and somersaulted from 27 meters into the warm water below.
Check out the Coconuts TV video on the Red Bull Cliff Diving here!
Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series in Krabi, Thailand from COCONUTS MEDIA on Vimeo.
The Thailand event was the final leg of the 2013 global competition, with previous rounds held in locales including Rio de Janeiro, Boston, Copenhagen, and Portugal’s Azores Islands.
Russian diver Artem Silchenko took home the gold with a dramatic back armstand into two and a half twists, two and a half somersaults, and a blind entry. We’re not sure what that even means, but we can report with certainty that it was impressive to behold.
“I’m starting to understand that I’m the best high diver for 2013 and that has always been my dream. Now I have it! It’s a beautiful dive, close to my best one and I felt it under water,” said Silchenko after being awarded the winner’s trophy.
Enjoy these photos from Coconuts photographer Alexander Hotz, and stay tuned for a Coconuts TV video on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series soon.
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Cliff divers pose for a photo on Hong Island. Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series champion Artem Silchenko is on the right.
Photos: Alexander Hotz
