The teenager is planning to cross the Irish Sea next year

Richard Jones, a 15-year-old from Hulland Ward, took just one hour and 14 minutes to become a record breaker.

The threat of rain and strong winds mid-Channel did not put the young sportsman off his 22-mile attempt, averaging a speed of 25 miles per hour.

Richard Jones said: "I set myself a lot of personal challenges and it's a good feeling to achieve them."

Although suffering from a sore neck and arms, Richard said he was happy and relieved to have completed the crossing.