Adventure Brief
Improve your paddleboarding skills with personalized coaching amid stunning waterscapes. Discover what makes Squiggly Adventures a top destination for water lovers.
6–8 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Improve your paddleboarding skills with personalized coaching amid stunning waterscapes. Discover what makes Squiggly Adventures a top destination for water lovers.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
All fitness levels welcome; basic swimming ability recommended
Wildlife
History
This waterway has been used by local tribes for centuries, and recent archeological finds suggest it was a significant area for indigenous communities.
Conservation
Squiggly Adventures emphasizes low-impact practices, including eco-friendly gear and encouraging participants to respect local wildlife and habitats.
Squiggly Adventures
Improve your paddleboarding skills with personalized coaching amid stunning waterscapes. Discover what makes Squiggly Adventures a top destination for water lovers.
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.
Wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket
Always wear a life jacket for safety, especially if you're new to paddling or trying advanced techniques.
Practice on calm waters first
Begin on sheltered, calm waters to build confidence before venturing into more open areas.
Bring sun protection
Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses to stay protected during a full day on the water.
Stay hydrated
Bring plenty of water to stay refreshed on this full-day session.
Silicone swim cap
Helps keep your hair dry and is comfortable during extended water sessions.
summer
Sun-protective clothing
Provides protection from UV rays and keeps you cool.
summer
Waterproof phone case
Keeps your device safe for photos and emergencies.
summer
Comfortable water shoes
Provides grip and foot protection on your board and shoreline.
River Sessions
Grade 2(3)
Includes River Dee coaching
summer