VIDEO: Huge Croatian flag sets unique new Guinness World Record

by croatiaweek
November 22, 2023
in News

Croatian flag becomes world’s largest flag ever to fly on a jet ski (Photo credit: Jason Kovac)

In a display of determination and teamwork, a group of five Canadians has etched their names into the pages of the Guinness World Records.

On the picturesque waters of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard in Quebec, Canada, Jason Kovac, Gabriel Quesnel, Dominic Scotti, Jeremie Pozywiak, and Alexandre Portugais claimed the world record for the largest flag flown on a personal watercraft (PWC).

The record-breaking Croatian flag, a symbol of national pride, measured an impressive 39.73 square meters (427.75 square feet). The flag wasn’t just waved on any ordinary flagpole—it was hoisted on a giant flagpole attached to the back of a jet ski.

(Photo credit: Jason Kovac)

The Croatian flag fluttered proudly in the wind for a minimum of two minutes. This accomplishment not only set a new world record but also showcased the beauty of the Croatian flag in a unique setting.

(Photo credit: Jason Kovac)

Croatian flag becomes world’s largest flag ever to fly on a jet ski

Reflecting on this historic moment, Croatian-Canadian Jason Kovac, the driving force behind the record attempt, shared his excitement.

Jason Kovac (Photo credit: Isabella Kara and Jason Kovac)

“The beautiful Croatian flag is now the world’s largest flag ever to fly on a jet ski, and was achieved in Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard, Quebec, Canada,” he said, adding.

“For the past year I’ve been working working really hard planning and preparing for this world record, and would not have been possible without the help of my friends: Dominic Scotti, Gabriel Quesnel, Jeremie Pozywiak and Alexandre Portugais who are officially record holders alongside myself. Special thanks to the volunteers and others who helped out during the official world record attempt.”

(Photo credit: Isabella Kara and Jason Kovac)

In a nod to the impact of the Guinness World Records on his life, Kovac shared, “Since a very young age, I grew up reading the book of Guinness World Records in my school library, and always dreamed of getting my own world record someday.”