>>642530Yes, if you're out kayaking alone and something goes wrong you're in deep.
If you have access to safe water (not running) then you could just practise a lot, but you will need to do your own research into saftey. I would say take a course just to learn the most basic stuff like different paddel strokes, capsize drills etc.
>Also, what the general rule or what are the regulations when it comes to kayaking?legislation on that changes wherever you go. Generally there are organisations that will tell you the good places to go kayaking orhow to get authorisation if needed.
In Britain we can go on pretty much any water so long as we enter and exit from public land.
A few things to keep in mind:
>you are the bitch of the river, make way for everyone else>if there's an obstacle or rapid, always get out and analyse it before going>if you swim, lean back and keep your feet up, getting your foot stuck while in moving water is a good way to get killed>always carry a knife capable of cutting straps>bring throwline every time>learn to roll, it makes life a lot easier>if you swim, don't grab onto your kayak, that fills it with water and it will sink. Recovering a sunk kayak is a fucking nightmare>never trust a branch to hold your weight>never buy a second hand drysuit 