I'm going kayaking for the first time tomorrow with some friends. Any help for this first time beginner?

Question

We'll be on a calm lake, not a raging river.

Answer 1

Bring suncream, sunglasses and a hat. The water reflection really adds up to your UV exposure.

Make sure you got a PFD (personal flotation device) - I know it's like seat belts - but we just had a case of someone drowning because they fell in at the wrong moment - wasn't wearing a PFD.

Do check the weather forecast, esp wind. If it goes up to 15 kts or a change coming during the day you may find it uncomfortable. Just plan to be home in time.

Other than that enjoy. Take a camera along, maybe a splashproof one or one in an aqua pack.

Answer 2

it is really easy. remember that if you flip over, just stay calm and use your hands to pull yourself out of the kayak, but most of the time u just flip back over anyway, you really can't not do it wrong.