As pirates we have to admit that the stunt this dapper lunatic performed called ‘The Keel Walk’ was downright impressive and insane.

Alex Thomson is a very talented British sailor, this year alone he will attempt to be the first Briton to win the ‘Everest’ of offshore yacht racing: the solo, unassisted, non-stop round-the-world Vendee Globe, which starts on 10th November 2012 in France. You can learn more about the man at his main webite and Facebook page.

In the meantime watch the video below and remember that the Hugo Boss yacht he’s keel walking on weighs over eight tonnes.