Brittany Level 3: Master Big Tides

Following on from our “Master the tides” week, here we learn to plan and paddle in faster flowing water around the Isles de Bréhat and the Pink Granite coast around Les Sept-Îles. We look at the planning and the tactics of paddling in fast tides as well as managing crossings in tidal waters.

Prerequisites

For this course you should have some experience in tidal water, have covered the basics of tidal planning and be comfortable paddling in and against wind and waves over 20km or more. As preparation you could join one of our fine-tuning courses, which are aimed at all levels to polish your skills before getting back out on the Sea.

In order to get the most out of the course we also recommend visiting a tidal planning course. At hightide we offer two theory course, one based on the Navigation, wind and Surf and the other on tidal planning and nautical charts. This will give you a some insight into the theory that’ll we’ll be putting into practice each day.

If you’re in doubt don’t hesitate to get in touch and Dave can come back to you to discuss your needs or questions.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the course fee. We normally run this course from two locations. Half of the week is based at a campsite also with bungalow accommodation and the second half we often book a large house for the group. We finalise accommodation normally three months in advance of the trip.
 

Weekly Plan

Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Course day 1.
Day 3: Course day 2.
Day 4: Course day 3.
Day 5: Flexible rest day / bad weather day
Day 6: Course day 4.
Day 7: Course day 5.
Day 8: Departure
 

Location

Whilst in the Île de Bréhat area, we are based at Camping de Rohou just near the ferry to Bréhat. When we move location we are normally based in a house near Ploumanac’h harbour.

Getting There

Please help to reduce our environmental footprint by using public transport. There are good railway connections to Morlaix and Guingamp via Paris taking under 8 hours from Basel. We can also help with equipment and boat transport.

We also offer the possibility to travel with us on the outward journey and otherwise encourage car sharing where possible. Driving to the region takes between 10 and 12 hours from Interlaken.

What to bring with you

Personal Paddling equipment and boat if wanted. We can also supply anything you need.
Good quality map case
Compass
Maps: Paimpol IGN 0814OT & Lannion / Perros-Guirec IGN 0714OT (These can be purchased online or sourced locally)
We can supply tidal stream atlases and local guidebooks for use on the course.

Meeting Point

The exact meeting point will be confirmed once accommodation has been decided.

Price

CHF 1490

Including 5 days of Coaching, one rest day, all necessary equipment where required, BC Advanced Sea and Performance Coach and transport during the course locally.

Excluding accommodation, transport to and from Bretagne and food and drink