Brandon Bay Advanced & Intermediate Wave Camp

20th-24th October

Brandon Bay

We are back again this year after the success of last years clinics.
This year i have decided to add a week for those wanting to take the jump into wave sailing. In Brandon Bay We are lucky that we can find the conditions for everyone, this includes perfect conditions for those wanting to take their first steps into the waves, I will take you to the places i learnt to wave sail !

Located in the beautiful South West of Ireland, The place I am lucky enough to of grown up and call home. Super Consistent Wind and Waves In Autumn, Brandon bay has been home to 3 PWA World tour events and countless IWA & BWA events and the Red Bull Storm Chase, often scoring amazing conditions. Brandon Bay is a mecca for beautiful down-the-line wave riding, with prevailing winds funnelling down Mt Brandon to give a perfect cross-off south-westerly wind for wave sailing. The beauty of windsurfing in Brandon bay is you have the opportunity to pick a wind angle that suits the day, having a spot for North, East, South and West winds.

Advanced/ Intermediate Wave Camp 21st to 25th October

Coaching Runs from Monday to Friday evening.

We will be covering everything from wave sailing basics, reading waves, Navigating line up's, all the way up to covering Wave Sailing Excellence like perfecting the bottom turn and top turn and mastering the Aerial !

We will be using detailed land demos, video analysis and video comparison techniques. I will also help you to fine-tune your wave gear to the conditions we find.

Can guarantee after a weeks coaching you will notice improvements in your wave sailing and getting more out of your windsurfing.

Conditions to expect

Brandon Bay can deliver everything from Cross off wave sailing perfection, Pozo jumping to Dahab flat waters. We will likely get Cross-off, Cross shore and cross-on sailing. You will use your biggest wave sail and also your smallest sails during the week.
Waves generally vary from knee-high to logo high and above!

Recommended Level

Comfortable in Waves above shoulder high, and launching through white water to get out back. Comfortable sailing in windy conditions and also light wind. Completing a decent amount of Fast tacks/Gybes. Happy to push yourself into new conditions which you may find challenging at first, but with Finn you will improve !

*We will be covering all of the above and improving them but just good to have a nice base to start with.
Feel too advanced for you ? Prehaps my intro to wave will suit you better.

Off the water

On days of little wind we will still be on the water surfing, supping, foiling, Brandon Bay has beautiful conditions for surfing and foiling.

Brandon Bay also has an array of beautiful walks and hikes which I can take you on, Fishing, Golfing at Castlegregory's beachfront 9-hole course (overlooking one of my favourite windsurf spots ;-). Great cycling opportunities and sightseeing around the Dingle Peninsula.

Food & Drinks

You will have a fantastic week full of great entertainment and food. You will certainly get your fill of amazing Spillanes Guinness during the week (if this isn't your first trip to Brandon Bay, Im sure I have poured you a few pints before !!).

We will also venture to Dingle for an evening of food and live music. Plenty of chances to try out the famous Dingle Gin.

Kit to Bring

I would check the forecast before setting off, message me for advice. But generally, it is a safe bet to bring your float & ride gear, big board big sail and also bring your smallest high wind gear. oh and don't forget your foil.. and your surfboard .. it's going to be a full van !!

Wetsuit Thickness ?

This time of year i wear a 4mm and a 5m on the colder days. So if you are not a fan of the cold bring a 5m. No need for hoods or boots at this time of year.

Gear Rental ?

I have a selection of fantastic Quatro & Goya Sails and boards for rent.
Message me for more info or go to the gear rental page to see what gear we have

Accomdation

The Lodge Besides Jamie Knox's shop will be our base camp for this clinic. We will be based on the Maharees, within walking distance of the beach and Spillanes. This option allows all participants to to stay together in self catering accommodation with the option to book a Private Room for 300 euro/week or a Shared room for 200 euro Per Person for a week.

There is also plenty other option in the bay if preferred, I can help you to organise accommodation and travel help if needed. Please email me with any queries.

Van Rental

The camp will require moving from Spot to spot depending on the forecast, So it will be important to have (or share) your own transport.

When coming by plane the best option will be to look for a rental van (it's cheaper than car rental) at the airport.

Please find some reference pricing below for 30+ drivers:

HERTZ VAN RENTAL: (vans are cheaper than normal cars & fit 3 people)

1 week rental : Small van €250 -€300

Big Van €300 - €350

How to get here ?

Flying

DUBLIN Airport - 3h 50min drive to Brandon bay

Dublin is the easiest airport to reach with plenty of direct flights. The drive to Kerry from Dublin is pretty straight forward down the motorway.

CORK - 2hr drive to Brandon Bay

SHANNON - 2hr drive to Brandon Bay

KERRY AIRPORT - 35 min from Brandon Bay

Fantastic airport if you can fly to here, Very close to Brandon Bay. Good connections from the UK & Europe with Ryanair.

FERRY

Best route is to take the ferry to Cork.

Either from Roscoff Bretagne or from the UK & then drive 2 hours to Brandon Bay .

Other option is to go just Dublin Port to Rosslare harbour from Cherbourg (Normandie France) or several different harbours from UK followed by a 4 hour drive West.

Belfast Port is also a possibility for those coming that way.

Coaching Costs

550 Euro Per Person

Registration

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