The Severn Bore
Near Minsterworth
28 April 2002,
all photographs copyright brian donnan

photo set 07

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These three canoeists herald the
arrival of the bore around this corner

... and the excitement mounts as the wave threatens to push them onto the rocky bank
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The bore wave is a powerful 'free ride' for canoeists and surfers, but never relax your
guard on this lively river!
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Even though today's bore is quite small, it's height partly obscures the surfer standing on his board in the centre of this photo - as it surges UPriver towards Gloucester Cathedral. (NB - the couple on the right are in an accompanying safety boat).

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