>>770857Check the wind forecast. Check the marine forecast. Make sure the winds are very light, and in a suitable direction. Blowing toward shore can be helpful. Make sure you know what time the tides are. Wear a life jacket. Wear a wetsuit in cold water <60 degrees. Have a whistle. Have a signal mirror. Get a marine vhf radio. Leave a float plan on your car and tell a family member when to expect to hear from you, and where you are going. Learn proper paddling techniques.
Stay close to shore until you get the hang of it. Dont panic and learn how to work the wind if it gets intense. Also learn how to take waves and shit properly.
>>770854The long one thats attached to New York by bridges n shit.
