Above, photo © Merlin.

No bore this bore! Thousands turned out to watch the Severn Bore on March 12th 2005. Hundreds took the the water to catch the wave! Above we can see some of the surfers and canoists out for the ride of a lifetime. This, a category four bore, was predicted to be one of the best of the year.

Below, great view of the bore as it passed by. Photo Bob Trett.