2O25 DATES TO BE CONFIRMED END OF DECEMBER , provisional time frame Mid-September - Mid October
previous year information below
BRANDON BAY IS BACK - IRELAND
16 – 21 September
After a great success last autumn the Brandon Bay camps are back in 2024. Same concept, same coaches just a bit earlier to have longer days, a bit warmer temperatures & enjoy the first autumn storm on offer together!
HOW WILL IT WORK
5 days out of 6 day holding period concept,which means we will choose the best 5 days of the week for coaching both on land & on water to maximise everyones potential.
ENTREE LEVEL:
Minimum entrée level:
- Good waterstarts, harness + footstraps,
- Sailing up/downwind without problem & decent jibing (doesn't need to be a planning jibe)
+ BASIC PASSED WAVE SAILING EXPERIENCE.
Further you will need a hell lot of motivation and energy to improve your skills to make it a week to remember!
Coaching price for the camp start at 500 euro (incl. event T-shirt) + accomodation options available.
LIMITED SPACES 12 person
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Born and raised in Brandon Bay itself Finn is a true wave addict.
Be it on the windsurf gear, surf board or even tow-in board there is nothing the Irish talent can't do. Add on that a never ending smile with also coaching experience in both surfing & windsurfing in Club Vass makes Finn top pick as additional coach & local scout for the Brandon Bay Camp.
To just give you an idea how many spots there are to choose from & why local knowledge will make this a truly unique experience find out his spot guide from Brandon Bay alone on the link below:
ACCOMODATION:
BASE CAMP for this clinic will be Jamie Knox his headquarters on the east side of the bay having unique housing option that will allow participants to stay all together under the same roof with the option to book their own Private room for
300 euro/week or shared room for 200 euro/person/week.
VAN RENTAL:
This camp will be a remote one meaning we will be moving spot depending on the forecast and will also have participants take their own windsurfing gear.
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 euro
Big Van 300 - 350 euro
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HOW TO GET THERE
BY AIRPLANE:
DUBLIN - 4,5h drive from Brandon bay
Most countries have direct connection to Dublin making it one of the easiest airport to reach, however it’s also one of the furthest meaning you will still need to have a 4,5 drive down to Brandon Bay
CORK - 2h drive from Brandon Bay
This is the closest airport to Brandon Bay being on 2hour driving distance. Although not so common to have direct flights there is a connection flight through Amsterdam with KLM that flies to Cork on Saturday the 7th & returns on the 14th
SHANNON - 3h drive from Brandon Bay
Located near Galway Shannon is the only airport located on the West coast of Ireland. Several charter connections are to here followed by a 3hour drive down South to Brandon Bay.
KERRY AIRPORT - 35 min from Brandon Bay
good connections from the UK & Europe with Ryanair & your private jet.
BY FERRY:
Best is to take the ferry to Cork.
Either from Roscoff Bretagne or from the UK & than drive 2 hours to Brandon Bay .
Other option is to go just south Dublin, to Rosslare harbour from Cherbourg (Normandie France) or several different harbours from UK followed by a 4,5 hour drive West.
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