Looking to lead paddlesport trips with confidence? Squiggly Adventures in Brighton offers a comprehensive two-day assessment to get you certified as a paddlesport leader, honing your skills on sheltered waters. Find out what makes this course a standout for outdoor enthusiasts and aspiring guides alike.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in moderate physical condition, capable of paddling several hours per day.
Wildlife
History
Brighton’s waters have long been used for both leisure and transportation, with a rich maritime heritage dating back centuries.
Conservation
Squiggly Adventures emphasizes low-impact paddling practices to preserve the area's natural beauty and aquatic ecosystems.
Squiggly Adventures
Looking to lead paddlesport trips with confidence? Squiggly Adventures in Brighton offers a comprehensive two-day assessment to get you certified as a paddlesport leader, honing your skills on sheltered waters. Find out what makes this course a standout for outdoor enthusiasts and aspiring guides alike.
Squiggly Adventures is a specialist paddlesport provider offering a comprehensive range of skills courses and leader training for kayakers, canoeists, and stand-up paddleboarders. The company runs short courses, one-to-one coaching, and assessment events designed to build technical ability, safety awareness, and leadership capacity on sheltered waters and moving water.
Squiggly Adventures delivers nationally recognised Paddlesport Leader and SUP Leader training, hands-on safety and rescue workshops, whitewater roll coaching, and tailored one-to-one sessions for paddleboarding and whitewater kayaking. Trainers focus on practical progression, risk assessment, group management, and real-world decision making, with structured two-day training and assessment formats where required.
All sessions emphasise safety, rescue skills, and coach-led feedback to ensure measurable improvement. Group coaching options allow paddlers to learn in a collaborative setting, while limited-size workshops and one-to-one days provide personalised coaching and rapid skill development.
Squiggly Adventures features experiences ranging from introductory 'Tailies' days to advanced Grade 2(3) river coaching on the River Dee, plus specialist journeying and expedition-focused SUP training.
Clients seeking awards and formal qualification can pursue Paddlesport Leader and SUP Leader pathways through the recognised assessment routes provided. The provider's course descriptions outline clear prerequisites, course length, and objectives, enabling informed bookings.
For paddlers who prioritise safety, progression, and accredited training, Squiggly Adventures presents a focused, outcomes-driven choice for developing practical paddling leadership and rescue competence. Sessions are expert-led, with limited spaces for personalised feedback and small-group coaching, ensuring clear learning outcomes, practical progression, and confident, measurable improvement for paddlers at every level and safer trips.
Tours Offered
11 experiences
Courses from intro to advanced
Leader Pathways
Paddlesport & SUP
Training and assessment routes
Coaching Options
1:1 & groups
Personalised and small-group
Book a course, assessment, or 1:1 coaching session today to advance skills, safety, and leadership on the water.
Dress for Water Conditions
Always wear water-resistant clothing and layers suitable for changing weather, even in sheltered waters.
Check Weather Forecasts
Monitor local weather updates before heading out to ensure safe paddling conditions.
Practice Self-Rescue Techniques
Familiarize yourself with basic self-rescue skills to handle situations confidently during the assessment.
Bring Personal Safety Gear
Always carry a whistle, waterproof map, and personal flotation device during training.
Paddle sport wetsuit or drysuit
Keeps you warm and comfortable during long hours on the water in cooler weather.
spring, fall, winter
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
A must-have safety item that provides buoyancy and peace of mind.
Waterproof clothing
Protects against splashes and weather changes for a dry, comfortable experience.
summer, spring, fall, winter
River Sessions
Grade 2(3)
Includes River Dee coaching
Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
Important for sunny days to prevent sunburn during extended paddling sessions.
summer