Master your kayak roll with expert coaching from Squiggly Adventures on the swift local river. Perfect for paddlers ready to conquer challenging rapids and boost confidence during their outdoor trip.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition, capable of swimming and with reasonable upper body strength.
Wildlife
History
The nearby river has been a vital waterway for local communities for centuries, serving as a route for transportation and trade.
Conservation
Squiggly Adventures emphasizes minimal environmental impact by practicing Leave No Trace principles and promoting river stewardship.
Squiggly Adventures
Master your kayak roll with expert coaching from Squiggly Adventures on the swift local river. Perfect for paddlers ready to conquer challenging rapids and boost confidence during their outdoor trip.
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 proper life jacket
Ensure your life jacket fits snugly for safety and ease of movement during rolling exercises.
Arrive early
Early arrival helps with equipment fitting and gets you settled before the session begins.
Practice good communication
Listen to instructors and ask questions to maximize your learning experience.
Stay warm
Wear quick-drying clothes and bring layers if participating in colder conditions.
Personal Flotation Device
A well-fitting PFD is crucial for safety during rolling practice.
Quick-drying clothing
Prevents chafing and keeps you comfortable in water.
Helmet
Protects your head during potential flips and impacts.
Dry bag
Keep your personal items dry during the session.
River Sessions
Grade 2(3)
Includes River Dee coaching