: Now I'm 70 years old so all I'm interested in
: learning is enough basic kayaking skills to get from point A to point B if
: the rudder fails. I want to enjoy the water. You younger folks may have a
: different view of what is important. Earl

The 70 year old father-in-law of a friend of mine came out once "just to watch" us windsurf, and now he's a windsurfing fool. I know from experience what a bunch of extremists these guys really are!