On days when a large bore is expected, hundreds of surfing enthusiasts may accumulate, waiting for the waves to arrive. Hazards in high water conditions can include floating trees, collapsing portions of river bank, overhanging branches and even dead farm animals. The Gloucester Harbour Trustees, as competent harbour authority for this part of the river, have issued safety guidance for surfers, canoeists, small craft and river bank users in relation to the bore.
on days when a large bore is expected hundreds of surfing enthusiasts may accumulate waiting for the waves to arrive hazards in high water conditions can include floating trees collapsing portions of river bank overhanging branches and even dead farm animals the gloucester harbour trustees as competent harbour authority for this part of the river have issued safety guidance for surfers canoeists small craft and river bank users in relation to the bore