Former US President Barack Obama has been enjoying some much needed R&R.

While on vacation on the British Virgin Islands.

Obama kiteboards in Caribbean with billionaire Richard Branson https://t.co/Odp5o7pUww pic.twitter.com/bYSmgAYCFO— Reuters Top News (@Reuters) February 7, 2017

The Nat King Cole of politics took part in a kitesurf v foilboard contest with British businessman Richard Branson.

Challenged barackobama to a kitesurf vs foilboard learning contest – here’s what happened https://t.co/5hwjOvy2TK pic.twitter.com/wEGSjL2TAr— Richard Branson (richardbranson) February 7, 2017

Who won when I challenged barackobama to a battle of the waves? Watch the video to find out https://t.co/5hwjOvy2TK pic.twitter.com/LNdAu5gj1m— Richard Branson (richardbranson) February 7, 2017

Much more fun than Donald Trump and the alternative reality.