How did you guys and gals get started kayaking? Work your way through
formal instruction? Friends? Get a book, a kayak and start self
teaching? Just wing it with a kayak? Any and all types of kayaking
would be of interest.

It seems like group classes and trips are certainly the popular thing.
I think the social aspect of the group activity are as much a draw for
some people as anything.

I'm much more of a loner and find that although I have the time, it's
a few hours here and there, and I never know when it will be. I'm
leaning toward the book and kayak method. I've spent my whole life on
the water (49) and have experienced most fazes of boating, including
extensive wind surfing and dinghy and catamaran sailing. But, I
haven't done the kayak thing yet and it seems about the right time.

After I get comfortable with a kayak in protected waters my current
opinion is to at least get with someone and learn to roll.

Just looking for some feedback.

bb