Boscombe artificial surf reef

[Spencer Thompson]

Thought this may be of interest to P-listers as it perfectly illustrates up
the confluence of beach counter-culture and property values:

http://www.bournemouth.co.uk/site/things-to-do/boscombe-surf-reef

"Europe's first artificial surf reef along the south coast have seen
property prices jump by up to 30 per cent, an estate agent said
yesterday.The £2.4m reef is to be built along Boscombe seafront in Dorset
in a bid to attract up to 10,000 surfers each year. Sand-filled bags will
be submerged east of Boscombe pier to create waves up to 13ft high and
double the number of good surfing days to more than 150 each year."

http://www.bournemouth.gov.uk/spa/

Apparently people are snapping up property like mad!

One word - lame

Spencer