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WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL HOME OF TIDAL BORE SURFING IN THE UK!
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.
'...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)