I just purchased a used 14' touring kayak. Being that I have never
kayaked before, am looking into verious technics I need to learn
before I venture out on the calmer water river systems in my area.

As soon as the weather turns warm, I will be heading out on the lake
with a co-worker to learn how to use my boat. My one big question is,
do I spend all sorts of time learning the verious rolls with my
touring kayak?
Or spend just enough time to know how to right the boat if I should
ever tip it over?

I do not suspect I will be out touring on big water any time soon, but
do want to run some of the calmer rivers in my area.

Are there any other technics I should be covering and practising when
I have an experienced trainer available?

Mike