VIDEO: A Catamaran Ride in Jamaica, From Above and Below the Water

By: - January 10th, 2016

Maybe you’ve been on a Hobie Cat — one of the most exhilarating watersports you can try in the Caribbean.

But you probably haven’t seen it like this — from above and below the water.

Check out CJ’s latest ride for a rather unique perspective, in the video below:

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