After months of weather delays, a Mediterranean window finally opened for Massimiliano Mordenti, which allowed him to finally complete his groundbreaking world record. 

Mordenti, an official pilot with the Fédération Monégasque Motonautique and founder of the Offroad Club Monaco, successfully completed the journey from Monaco to Gallinara Island in Liguria, Italy, and back on September 15th. He departed at 1:10pm and retuned to Yacht Club de Monaco at 4:45pm.

The achievement, now pending approval from the Union Internationale Motonautique, represents the first world record attempt using 100% bioethanol for jet skiing.

Racing against time and tide

The challenge had been postponed several times due to poor weather conditions, but Monday’s conditions proved suitable enough for Mordenti and his team to take the plunge.

“The conditions were not particularly good, but the OCM team chose to go ahead with the challenge,” said organisers, driven by their determination to prove that high-performance water sports can be environmentally responsible.

The technical breakthrough came thanks to a specially designed spill-proof refuelling system created by engineer Andrea Pezzini from Floating Life. Using 3D-printed recycled materials and brass fittings, the innovation allowed secure mid-journey refuelling without any risk of marine pollution.

The project was co-founded by Mordenti and his wife Erminia Fezia Mordenti, and aimed to send a broader message about combining sporting excellence with environmental sustainability. The attempt operated under the patronage of the Italian Embassy of Monaco and with backing from the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.

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Main photo credit: OCM