Top 15 selfies at sea

As one of the world's top pro-surfers Jimmy Ulualoha Napeahi has more than enough opportunity to take some impressive sea selfies. However, it is this snap of Napheahi instilling a love of the sport in the next generation during a recent Mualiola Foundation event in Malibu which qualifies as one of his best.

Despite Annabel Anderson protesting that the life of a pro-paddleboarder, with its constant travel and gruelling workouts, isn't as incredible as it seems, we can't imagine anything much more idyllic than this selfie taken in Wanaka, New Zealand. Anderson (right) is a two-time Standup World Series champion and shared this snap during a rare moment of downtime between year-round paddleboard competitions.

Professional kiteboarder Colleen Carroll is no stranger to the selfie. Her social media feeds are bursting with inspiring and envy-inducing pictures of her boarding with friends, practicing in the Caribbean or chilling out on a yacht. However, it is when she harnesses the power of her kite strings and a GoPro that we think her shots really come to life.

If there’s one scenario in which your selfie stick can be given a free pass it’s to take snaps like this. Shot by pro-surfer and snowboarder Chuck Patterson in Maui, we can’t help but a love a man who’s clearly enjoying every last minute of his time on board a beautiful classic sailing yacht.

She may be one of the most famous women in the world but even Beyoncé couldn’t resist taking a selfie while taking a boat trip on a recent vacation with her family. Just one of many shots taken by celebrities on superyachts this summer, Bey gets tops marks for fully embracing the experience with a little naval fancy dress.