Gisela Pulido beats ferry boat from Tarifa to Tangier

September 6, 2010  |  Kiteboarding
Gisela Pulido: faster than a giant with 40,000 horsepower

The 16-year-old Gisela Pulido has successfully beaten a 40,000 horsepower ferry boat, linking Tarifa to Tangier.

The six-time world kiteboarding champion has fulfilled one of her dreams. Pulido challenged the Jet Ferry Tarifa FRS and won.

The pro kiteboarder managed to complete the journey, linking Spain to Morocco, in 35 minutes.

Gisela Pulido lives in Tarifa and has been competing in the 2010 PKRA Tour.

Watch her victory over the ferry boat.

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