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Dorset caravanners can access new surf reef

Caravanners heading to Dorset will be able to take advantage of the Boscombe Surf Reef

Caravanners heading to Dorset in summer 2010 will be able to take advantage of a brand new attraction.

After ten years of planning, the Boscombe Surf Reef has become the first man-made surfing environment in Europe.

According to caravan site operator Parkdean, the facility is ideally situated for those staying at its Bournemouth parks.

The idea behind the reef is that it provides a ramp for waves as they role in, improving their shape, size and how they break.

Surfers should be able to look forward to more consistent surf and longer rides, as well as a better quality of waves.

Situated 220m offshore, the reef is not for the fainthearted and is part of a £10 million regeneration of Boscombe.

Those new to the sport will be able to take lessons closer to the shore and Parkdean suggested that those planning to check out the new reef could stay at its West Bay, Warmwell or Sandford sites.

Meanwhile, the company recently noted that Nairn in the Scottish Highlands has been voted as one of the top holiday destinations for 2010.