Be me, someone who use to use a sit on top kayak; but is now out of shape and fat.

Upgraded to a Liquid Logix Renix XP10 and gear during covid; but never went /out and used it.

Decided to go on the 8-mile float with the local Boy Scout troop yesterday.

Easy part of the Buffalo River in AR, super scenic.

Arrive and gear up,

I have almost the entire gear set for light white water kayaking.

Boat, spray skirt, PFD, good paddle, Sweet Strutter helmet, throw bag, etc…

Gear up goes great, have lots of fun joking with the other scout parents.

We have 26 scouts in our group and there are around 150 people putting in to float the river.

Plus all the outfitters that rent canoes who are working.

Throw the boat up on my shoulder and walk to the river,
feel like a king,

great weather, look absolutely badass with my gear,

Get the boat in the water, sit on the back, and slide my feet in.

Kayak fits like a glove!

Launch from the bank goes perfect, it is going to be a great day.

Dip my paddle in and do the first stroke.

Boat catches the current and right there, three feet from the bank, I absolutely dump it.

Never learned to roll due to this being a hobby that was not used much and must bail.

Come up from under the boat, grab it, stand up in the river.

Absolute silence on the river, all 150 people, and all 26 scouts watching me with their mouths open in shock.

LOL, what great way to start the day!