‘We Did It’: Franky Zapata Crosses English Channel on Hoverboard on 2nd Try The French inventor’s jet-powered machine crossed from France to Britain in about 22 minutes. He had fallen into the sea on his previous attempt 10 days ago. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:The Befana Market, a Beloved Roman Tradition, Is ImperiledAustralia Diary: The Sting of SpringCoober Pedy Journal: Mending Fences in the War Between Dingoes and SheepRohingya Militants in Myanmar Claim Responsibility for AttackFujimori Urges Peruvians to Set Aside ‘Grudges’ After His ReleaseTrump’s Twitter Threats Put American Credibility on the Line