Improve your paddleboarding skills on the scenic waters of Squiggly Adventures. Join us for a practical, fun-filled water skills course that elevates your paddling confidence and technique.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with moderate endurance needed
Wildlife
History
The area has a history of indigenous fishing and trade routes dating back centuries.
Conservation
Squiggly Adventures advocates for Leave No Trace principles and sustainable water recreation.
Squiggly Adventures
Improve your paddleboarding skills on the scenic waters of Squiggly Adventures. Join us for a practical, fun-filled water skills course that elevates your paddling confidence and technique.
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.
Practice Pacing
Focus on maintaining steady cadence to improve endurance during your paddles.
Gear Up Properly
Ensure your paddleboard and safety gear are fitted and in good condition before hitting the water.
Route Planning
Learn to identify ideal routes for your skill level and current water conditions.
Buddy System
Paddle with a partner when possible to enhance safety and teamwork on the water.
Paddleboard and Paddle
A stable paddleboard and paddle are fundamental for effective practice and safety.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
A PFD ensures safety and compliance with local water regulations.
Waterproof Dry Bag
Keeps your personal belongings dry during the paddle.
Sun Protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Protects against sun exposure during outdoor water activities.
summer
River Sessions
Grade 2(3)
Includes River Dee coaching