I remember taking kayaking lessons at the local university. Everyone was really, really excited to learn to roll the boats. It was what kayaks were known for, after all.
Imagine everyone’s disappointment when the first thing we had to do was… learn to get in the boats without breaking them.
Ah, fiberglass kayaks and concrete pools. Them was the days.
Oh yeah, or the finding out you got a year of bust yer (ahem) heinder BEFORE you get to do the KEWL bit you signed up for. This is peasy.
Poor Nikki. Did anyone find out if she can swim? And shouldn’t she take some of her piercings out or she’ll end up doing a Murphy (catching one) and need Kara to patch her up.
A few years ago, my father decided that he HAD to take me out to the local river for kayaking. It was my first time, and the water looked dirty. The last thing I wanted was to roll the kayak and get that water in my eyes, and risk an infection. So, I did extra good in controlling the thing and holding a line. The only excitement that day was when he pushed the kayaks into the truck too hard and cracked the windshield.
I tried to learn to roll up in a long sea kayak. I still can’t do it though.
LOL
Ah, this is pretty basic stuff you really need to know before you learn how to do a Eskimo roll. Also helps if your an accomplished swimmer.
And can hold your breath for awhile.