Bretagne: La Presq'uile Crozon et Le Dossen
I have been to Bretagne now three times. Once in
early spring (March 2002), once just before winter (November 2002) and last
time in March 2006.
The best waverides were without any doubt on
Goulien Plage (Crozon Peninsula), up to six cutbacks on one wave!!! Goulien
works in southerly winds. I had the pleasure of sailing here in swell up to a
massive 4 metres high! Close to Goulien and more exposed to the waves is La
Palue... not for sissies!
Also near Crozon: La Torche, Audierne,
Douarnenez, Brest, Les Sables Blancs...
Best place I found
for SW to W winds is Dossen (near Roscoff). This spot offers few
different possibilities:
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Dossen going for it...
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Dossen
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Dossen bottum turn
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Dossen donkey kick
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Dossen jump
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Dossen off the lip
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Dossen rightside
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Dossen leftside
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Dossen leftside
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Goulien
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Goulien
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Goulien
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Goulien
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Goulien
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Alex in Morgat
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La Palue
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Mont St. Michel
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Morgat
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schonne kiet
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Pointe de Pen Hir
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Pointe de Pen Hir
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La Palue
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La Palue
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The best time of the year to go to Bretagne for
the waves and wind is the wintertime. Quite frequently the temperatures rise
above 10 degrees Celsius, while in Holland temperatures don't rise above 5
degrees Celsius!
Waves are created and brought by low pressure
systems over the central Atlantic. I found out the part of Bretagne close to and
north of Brest has best chance for wind in the winter.
Equipment to take with you to Bretagne,
depending on length of stay and forecast, but generally speaking your wavetoys
with sails ranging from 4,5 up to 6 square metres. Also surfboard offers a lot
of fun on windless days.
In summertime or with really bad wind forecast,
a freestyle board or formulaset, or maybe even kite-stuff, can offer all the fun
you are looking for!
There are several places to stay, depending on
time of the year and your budget. In Saint Hernot (Crozon) I found a hostel with
all the neccessary things.
