Borehamwood diver sets world record

3:28pm Wednesday 16th April 2008

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Borehamwood diver Will Goodman has set a world record for the longest open salt water scuba dive.

Mr Goodman's mother, Linda, confirmed her son had returned to the surface of the ocean in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia, at around 2pm (BST) today, 33 and a half hours after entering the water.The 31-year-old's previous best was a 24-hour attempt, set in 2005.Last week, the Borehamwood and Elstree Times reported that Mr Goodman was hoping to stretch the record to 100 hours with his latest dive. Despite failing to meet the mark he had set for himself, the 33-hour underwater stay is sufficient to set a new Guinness world record.Mrs Goodman, of Aycliffe Road, said her son was "happy and well" following his dive. She said the dangers of the mission had included potential loss of oxygen pressure and skin loss, and added: "I think the cold got the better of him, but we are still extremely proud of him. It is a remarkable achievement." Aside from the personal achievement, Mr Goodman hoped to raise awareness for children's charities in Indonesia. Prior to the dive, he was said to be "nervous but confident".