Took my first kayaking class last night in a pool. We used little
Dagger White Water kayaks, not sea kayaks. Learned wet escapes,
various paddle strokes, terminology, some safety things, and how to
roll. I can imagine things would be more difficult in the sea with
waves, wind, cold, and no bottom to touch.......

BTW, I am sore. At 52, if I do something today I didn't do yesterday,
I'll be sore tomorrow. If you're not there yet, you will be.