Intro to Wave

Brandon Bay

7th-11th September 2025

This coaching group is created for those improver and intermediate wave sailors who are wanting to tackle waves for the first time or to improve their confidence and technique in the waves.

We will be covering everything you need to carefully and confidently wave sail. We will cover the wave sailing basics, safely getting on and off the water in waves, getting out back through white water, kit recovery in the waves and of course we will work on improving your basic sailing Skills.

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.

Requirements - It will be helpful to have a confident water-start. Wave oriented gear such as freestyle wave board, Wave Sup or Wave board.

I have a good selection of gear to rent. See my rental page for more info

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 !!

This time of year i wear a 4mm, I think its perfect, No need for hoods or boots.

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.

ACCOMMODATIon

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 Spillane's pub. 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

Coaching Costs