Adam,
If nobody in your group has an idea of where to try...everyone, and I
mean EVERYONE needs to take somekind of organizational "Advanced"
lessons, whether it be touring canoes, WW_canoes, touring_kayaks, or
WW_kayaks.
If you don't "Know" your medium and your limitations(Please excuse the
Clint Eastwood line;-)...become more skilled at whatever you're
planning to do. Trips will be infinitely more enjoyable once you get
beyond the "having to focus on the paddling" part.

Have a great Spring & Summer...
my $.01