Paddle Wild

Your Journey Starts Here

Training - Courses Expeditons and Community Programs

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Expedition Leadership Academy

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Inclusive Outdoor Experiences for All

Wild Paddling Adventures & Training

Expedition Leadership Academy

Inclusive Training and Experiences for All

Paddle Wild

Explore. Learn. Journey. Belong.


Paddle Wild, part of Equal Adventure, is about opening up the world of paddlesports to everyone — creating meaningful, inclusive experiences on the water across rivers, lochs, coastlines and beyond.

Whether you are stepping into a boat for the first time, developing technical skills, exploring the coastline, or embarking on a life-changing expedition, Paddle Wild offers a pathway for every individual.

Built on the values of inclusion, confidence and connection, Paddle Wild is not just about paddling — it’s about creating spaces where people feel supported, capable and inspired in dynamic outdoor environments.

Coaches

Mike

Mike is an experienced outdoor instructor and paddle sport specialist, with a lifetime of leading and guiding across rivers, mountains, and remote environments worldwide, bringing a wealth of real-world knowledge and adventure to every session.

Suresh Paul

Founder of Equal Adventure and experienced educator, Suresh brings decades of expertise in inclusive adventure, combining innovative design, research, and hands-on leadership to create accessible outdoor experiences for all.

Chris Heaney

As a paddlesport coach and outdoor educator. Chris is known for delivering engaging, real-world learning both in formal education and adventure sport coaching settings. With a strong background paddling on inland waters from Utah to the Zanskar, and coastal waters ranging from North Africa to Greenland. He brings experience, energy, empathy and authenticity to every session and prioritises your needs to ensure you get the most out of every session.

James Dyer

James is an award-winning leadership coach with nearly 30 years of experience leading teams in remote and challenging environments. A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a recognised professional with the Institute of Outdoor Learning, he brings valuable real-world insight to his coaching, helping individuals and organisations grow with confidence and purpose.

Andy Hall

Andy brings decades of experience across climbing, kayaking, skiing, and outdoor education. After 20 years as a head teacher at an outdoor cenatre in North Wales, he now splits his time between ski teaching in Italy and guiding across Scotland’s mountains, coasts, and rivers. His adventures have taken him from Arctic river expeditions to Nepal and Patagonia, but his heart remains in the Cairngorms, where he continues to explore and share his passion for the outdoors.