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World Bore Tour to France 2001 World Bore Tour to France 2001

The Inaugural Meet of the International Bore Riders Club. From right: Tomo Wright, Philippe Garrigues, Steve King, The Silver Surfer, Rick Harwood

Welcome...
Bore surfing is a very thrilling and unique experience. The power and speed of the tidal bore can far exceed beach waves.
The experienced bore surfer must also develop an understanding of the wave and the river. This leads to respect for and attachment to the bore. Knowledge of a bore's irregular form takes years of dedication and the surfer develops an intricate passion for the tides.
The sport is also very dangerous and advice should always be sought before trying it for the first time.
Welcome to the home of bore surfing around the world! The site tells the story of a small crowd of bore surfers through their own experiences.

The site includes detailed information on the four major bore surfing mecca's with monthly updates from the surfers. There is also a large collection of photographs and comprehensive links. If you don't know where to start, check the site index.


'...At 10:30am on 21st July 1955, Colonel Churchill swam from the bank below Stonebench with his surf-board. There was a tide of 31ft 1in at Sharpness and as the fair-sized bore approached, the Colonel placed his board beneath him and began to swim upstream. Moments later the leading slope of the bore slid under him and he started planing forward...'
As chronicled by F.W.Rowbotham (1965)
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These pages have been designed as an informative and educational guide to tidal bores around the world that are surfed. The tidal bore is one of the world's great natural wonders and deserves more recognition than it currently receives. We hope these pages will help illustrate the majesty and beauty of this great phenomenon of our Mother Earth.

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