Kure Beach surfer sets Guinness World Record

KURE BEACH, NC (WWAY) — A Kure Beach surfer says he has set a Guinness World Record this weekend.

Ben Shaw started Saturday at 6:30 in the morning to beat the longest recorded surf session at 29 hours and 5 minutes.

Shaw decided to take on the Guinness World Record to help awareness for ocean cure, non-profit that allows children with disabilities to experience the freedom of surfing.

Last year, Ben Shaw beat a North Carolina record after surfing every single day for 439 days.