Sea Kayak on the Sea
We are passionate about the sea and sea kayaking. Our name Hightide, meaning “ the highest point of the flood”, is a recognition of this special and dynamic place.
After a course on the Sea with Hightide, you will be able to do more on your own, have the confidence to independently plan and paddle in more challenging conditions and know what to practice in order to improve. We want you to grow beyond what we offer on our courses and give you the key to unlock the world of adventures the sea has to offer.
In Liguria we develop your personal paddling skills and give you the confidence to plan and paddle your own trips in non-tidal water. In Bretagne, our course types focus on either understanding the tides or developing skills in dynamic water. When you “Master the tides”, you’ll no longer need to worry about planning a trip in tidal water and when you come and after a week on our dynamic paddling course, you’ll feel more comfortable in the surf and out at sea when the conditions become more challenging.
Our Courses in 2026
Liguria Level 1: Paddle the Sea: 19 April – 25 April 2026
Liguria Level 1: Paddle the Sea: 27 April – 3 May 2026
Brittany Level 2: Dynamic Paddling: 11 – 18 October 2026
Brittany Level 2: Master the Tides: 18 – 25 October 2026
Brittany Level 3: Master Big Tides: 25 October – 1 November 2026
Brittany Level 3: Dynamic Paddling – Surf & Tide Race: 2027
Liguria Level 1: Paddle the Sea
- 19. April - 25. April 2026
- 27. April – 3. May 2026
- 5 course days / 6 nights
- from CHF 1090
- Ratio 1:6
- Levanto
Take your knowledge from the lake and put it into practice on the Sea. This course’s aim is to give you the confidence to plan and run your own trips on the Sea in non-tidal water. We look at all the necessary skills of planning, paddling in wind, in waves and amongst the rocks in order for you to make the most of the conditions on offer.
Brittany Level 2: Master the Tides
- 18. – 25. October 2026
- 5 course days, 1 rest day / 7 nights
- from CHF 1190
- Ratio 1:6
- Isles de Bréhat / Ploumanac’h
This course takes the mystery out of tidal planning and gives you a guarantee that by the end of the week you will have the knowledge and confidence to plan and execute your own trips in moderate tidal water. You’ll know where and when you can paddle and how to find the information to make the most of the tides.
Brittany Level 2: Dynamic Paddling
- 11. – 18. October 2026
- 5 course days, 1 rest day / 7 nights
- from CHF 1490
- Ratio 1:4
- Cameret-sur-Mer
This course focuses on boat handling skills in dynamic water. Learning the skills to safely launch, land and play in the surf and manage wind and waves out at sea. Based on the dramatic Atlantic Coast of Presqu’ile de Crozon, the aim of the course is to give you confidence when conditions become more challenging.
Brittany Level 3: Master Big Tides
- 25. October - 1. November 2026
- 5 course days, 1 rest day / 7 nights
- from CHF 1490
- Ratio 1:4
- Isles de Bréhat / Les Sept-Îles
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.
Brittany Level 3: Dynamic Paddling - Surf & Tide Race
- 2027
- 5 course days, 1 rest day / 7 nights
- from CHF 1490
- Ratio 1:4
- Plogoff / Cameret-sur-Mer
This is our all new action week in dynamic water. Here we get you further experience and develop your confidence in bigger conditions out at sea, managing bigger surf launches and landings and the planning and skills around paddling in tide races. If conditions allow, our first choice location is on la Pointe de Raz on the Atlantic coast.
Meet our Coaching Team
Jolien Gekiere
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