In 1955, Colonel John Churchill, known as "Mad Jack", became the first person to surf the bore, standing atop a homemade board. According to the Museum of British Surfing, this is thought of as being ...

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The Severn Bore is an astonishing natural wonder that has been ridden by surfers since 1955. Watch a clip from the BBC One series, Coast to learn more. The Severn Bore is a unique phenomenon that ...

In Gloucestershire, England, “bore rider” Ben Rogers surfs the river Severn, one of the UK’s longest rivers, which runs several hundred kilometres from mid-Wales to the Bristol Channel.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. SURFERS braved the cold to make the most of the biggest Severn Bore of the year. The bore - a large surge wave - is formed in the estuary of ...

Visit BBC Webwise for full instructions The Severn Bore is an astonishing natural wonder that has been ridden by surfers since 1955. Watch a clip from the BBC One series, Coast to learn more.