Europe gets its first artificial surf reef off Bournemouth, England - by Tracy Miller
Surfers of the world have a new destination: the cloudy shores of Britain. Europe's first artificial surf reef, the fourth of its kind in the world, is set to open next month near Bournemouth on England's southern coast, ABC News reports.Built from geo-textile bags filled with sand that weigh up to 2,500 tons each, the man-made reef will boost the wave quality in the area, providing more consistent and somewhat larger waves as well as cleaner breaks, an easier ride and an extended surfing season. The reef, which cost $2.3 million to build, has been under construction since July 2008. In addition to the surfing benefits, it's expected to make the beach more family-friendly in July and August due to the flat, lagoon-like effect the reef will create alongshore. The surfing itself will take place further offshore and will not be suitable for beginning boarders, the Bournemouth Council warned.
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