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TIREE 1-5 Oct 2012
THE PLACE
Since it was 'discovered' by windsurfers back in the 80s Tiree has become a wave sailing HQ. This tiny island - just 14 miles at its longest) has 9 idyllic white sand beaches catering for every wind and swell direction. And it's NOT just for the 'hard core.' There are sheltered bays for free-riding and even a waist deep loch.
Tiree PH riding at Gott Bay. Easy safe waves breaking over sand. And check out the sun! Tiree IS the sunniest place in the UK.

THE COURSE - What it's all about?
We look at all aspects of wave-sailing. The kit, the set-ups, the tactics, launching, jumping, up and downwind riding and how to survive in the surf. The course is limited to 12 sailors so, as is usual on a PH clinic, it's all about personal attention. You set your own agenda and as much as we can, we work on it one to one.
To find out what usually happens on a wave course click here.

tiree Very personal. Harty follows Chris Riordan with the headcam

tiree practice and instant feedback from the guru - it's the best way to learn

Suggested standard
It's the open ocean so you need to be a 100% waterstarter, able to sail a 100 litre board on the plane up and downwind AND, very importanty, be a confident swimmer (on top of ... and under the water!).

KIT
Bring your own. Ideally you need a 100-115 litre cross over board that planes in a force 4 and on which you can 'bog' out if the wind is light but the swell is up. And also a proper wave board. You never know what the wind will do in Tiree so bring the lot! If you come without a 4.0 or even less, you are vulnerable. And there are excellent places to cruise with a 8.5.

ACCOMMODATION
We have arranged a cracking deal with the Hynish Centre. It's a beautiful converted mill right on the water's edge.
It's just undergone a refurb. It's dry and warm with a spacious living room ideal for video playback and a table tennis room. There's stacks of hot water. It's an outward bound centre so you sleep in bunk rooms, although there are a couple of double rooms. The food is home cooked and delicious.
hynishThe picturesque Hynish centre

GETTING THERE
The Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry goes from Oban and takes 4 hours. When we know the identity of the team, there may be a chance to double up and share vehicles and costs.

Traditionally most take the Sunday morning ferry. Sunday is then a settling-in/warm-up/get to know you day. The course then starts for real on Monday morning and ends Friday evening.

THE DEAL

A fabulous package price of £560 includes:
* The clinic
* 6 days accommodation in HYNISH centre
* ALL MEALS!!
(it really is cheaper than taying at home!)

If you have your own accommodation - the course fee is £320


TO BOOK
Mail or phone me on harty@peter-hart.com or 07711 630416 to check availability. Then a deposit cheque for £100 secures your place. The balance is payable on 1st Sept