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Sunday, March 20, 2011

River turns into surfers paradise...


Surfers take to the RIVER as Severn Bore wave rushes through the countryside

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 2:51 PM on 20th March 2011
Dozens of surfers and kayakers rode on a four-star Severn Bore tidal wave through Gloucestershire this morning.
There were so many surfers and kayakers trying to get in on the action they bumped into each other as they tried to ride the wave in the estuary of the River Severn.
The surge wave, a natural phenomenon, ranges from one-star up to five-stars, is caused by the tide coming up the Severn Estuary and can reach up to 2 metres high.
Surfs up: Surfers ride a wave on the Severn Bore in Gloucestershire. The natural phenomena is a large wave that moves up the estuary of the River Severn
Surfs up: Surfers ride a wave on the Severn Bore in Gloucestershire. The natural phenomena is a large wave that moves up the estuary of the River Severn
Experts have predicted that similar waves are expected on Monday and Tuesday.
The largest bore for the past eight years occurred in March last year.
The bore travels a distance of approximately 25 miles between Awre and Gloucester and boarders try their best to stay with the wave for as long as possible.
The Severn is one of only three tidal rivers in the world that has a twice-daily bore tide sweeping up from the sea against the normal flow.
Usually the wave is barely visible but larger waves appear in spring and autumn, especially around when there is a full moon.
Every year enthusiasts flock to the river in an attempt to surf along the bore wave while thousands of spectators watch. 

Thousands of spectators turn up to watch the natural phenomenon. Waves can reach up to 2m high
Thousands of spectators turn up to watch the natural phenomenon. Waves can reach up to 2m high
Young and old brave the cold water to ride the bore as it passes Newnham on the River Severn
Young and old brave the cold water to ride the bore as it passes Newnham on the River Severn


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1368116/Surfers-brave-cold-weather-ride-Severn-Bore-tidal-wave.html#ixzz1H9UPPg9j

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