Do I need prior kayaking experience?

No prior experience is needed but basic paddling skills help you get the most from the day.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Squiggly Adventures monitors conditions closely and will reschedule if it’s unsafe.

Is the activity suitable for beginners?

Yes, the trip is designed for beginners up to improvers looking to develop new skills.

What safety measures are in place?

Experienced guides lead small groups with a focus on safety and technique.

How physically demanding is the day?

The day is moderately challenging and requires basic fitness to paddle for several hours.

What should I bring with me?

Wear layers, bring a change of clothes, water, and sun protection.

Kayaking Tailies with Squiggly Adventures in Menai Bridge | Kayak | Water Activities

Squiggly Adventures invites paddlers of all levels to dive into a unique day of kayaking focused on mastering tailies and vertical maneuvers in the scenic waters around Menai Bridge, Cymru. Situated on the northwest coast of Anglesey, Menai Bridge offers a dynamic playground shaped by the tidal currents of the Menai Strait—a narrow stretch of water separating Anglesey from mainland Wales. This area is known for its fast-flowing channels, natural eddies, and distinctive limestone coastline, providing natural features that challenge and thrill kayakers eager to push their skills.

The Tailies experience is tailored to those who want to move beyond flat-water paddling and get hands-on with techniques like stall turns, edge control, and vertical spins. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an improver seeking new challenges, Squiggly Adventures’ expert instructors ensure a supportive environment that balances fun with technical skill-building. The group size keeps the experience personal and focused, allowing for tailored coaching and plenty of hands-on practice.

What sets Squiggly Adventures apart is their deep local knowledge of the Menai Strait’s varying conditions and hidden spots where tailies can be practiced safely yet thrillingly. Participants get to navigate natural features like standing waves and eddies, while also absorbing the rugged coastal views painted with salt-resistant flora characteristic of the region.

Menai Bridge’s maritime history echoes in the nearby suspension bridge itself, built in 1826, adding a cultural frame to the day’s adventure. Squiggly Adventures takes sustainability seriously, minimizing environmental impact and encouraging paddlers to respect the delicate ecosystems that thrive along the shoreline.

For those seeking a dynamic kayaking challenge framed by rugged Welsh coastal beauty, Squiggly Adventures offers a rare combination of technical progression, unforgettable scenery, and a welcoming community spirit.

About Squiggly Adventures

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.