Lake Coniston in the north-east of England is the scene of this amazing 134mph powerboat backflip. Click the video link below to watch.

http://blip.tv/cumbrialivetv/keith-whittle-blows-over-at-135mph-on-coniston-6691371

Keith Whittle of Twickenham escaped with minor bruising having just broken the speed record for the Formula 2 class on the final day of the lake's annual Records Week.

“The safety of boats has improved and this is testament to that,” said event spokesman Glynn Cunliffe.

Powerboat backflip Lake Consiton

Powerboat backflip Lake Consiton



For the full event report, click here.

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