The event, which took place between July 30 and August 6, was claimed to have been conducted in ideal kiteboarding conditions in the flat and shallow lagoon.

France’s Alexandre Caizergues claimed the overall victory after 12 races, achieving a Championship record of 48.5 knots, nearly 90 kilometres an hour.

His compatriot Sylvain Hoceini and Britain’s David Williams completed the top three, while Britain’s Hannah Whiteley won the women’s event.

“The whole crew came here to discover that Masirah is an amazing paradise, and a very, very fast spot,” said Caizergues.

“The feeling of speed is amazing because here you have very flat water and no chop – we can go 100 per cent without risking ourselves.

“I was ready and super motivated and this place just makes you want to go faster.

“It was an epic trip as it was my first time in Oman.

“I travelled down the coast, which is so beautiful – I think it deserves a second trip for sure.

“The Omani people are amazing, just so cheerful, always smiling and welcoming.”

The event was organised and run by Oman Sail, with the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) stating that the venue will become a regular feature on the sport's calendar.

Oman will host the Formula Kite World Championships later this year, with more than 100 male and female riders expected to compete in Muscat.

The Championships will take place from November 19 to 24.

Markus Schwendtner, IKA chief executive, claimed the speed event had been a huge success and that the organisation were looking forward to returning to Oman.

“Everyone was blown away by the conditions, by the friendliness of the people, by the landscape, just everything,” he said.

“The event has been amazing, bringing everyone down from Muscat and then finding a kiteboarding paradise.

“You have wind every day here, it is unbelievably good.

“The test has been a huge success and I hope we can come back next year with more riders and a bigger event.”