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1st August 2009 - Saunton Sands

SS 447 376 - On the North devon coast lies Saunton Sands.

3 miles of sandy beach is backed by Braunton Burrows.

Saunton Sands Saunton Sands

This expanse of sea and sand is a mecca for watersport enthusiasts.

Saunton Sands Saunton Sands

These flags are flying for the UK Open Surfboat Championships.

Saunton Sands Surf boat - Saunton Sands

The UK Surf Rowers League say that he sport originates from Australia and the surf rowing boat came to the UK in 1965.

Surf boat - Saunton Sands Surf boat - Saunton Sands

The league was set up in 1999 with 4 Cornish teams.

Surf boat - Saunton Sands Surf boat - Saunton Sands

In the 1920's these boats were used to rescue bathers in trouble.

Surf boat - Saunton Sands Surf boat - Saunton Sands

Surf boat - Saunton Sands Surf boat - Saunton Sands

Today the RNLI lifeguards have jet skis.

RNLI lifeguards - Saunton Sands RNLI lifeguards - Saunton Sands

Further along the beach are kite surfers.

Kite Surfers - Saunton Sands Kite Surfers - Saunton Sands

The ribs of this kite are inflated to make them rigid.

Kite Surfers - Saunton Sands

To the other side are the surfers.

Surfers - Saunton Sands Surfers - Saunton Sands

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