First, You'll need some equipment.
The Essentials:
2) Paddle 
3) Personal Flotation Device (PFD) 
4) Backrest 
5) Drinking Water 
(VERY important)
6) Hat 
7) Sunglasses 
(WITH leash!)
8) Sunscreen 
9) T-shirt or paddling jacket
11) Thermal Protection, 
as needed
12) How about a Paddling "Buddy"!!!??
See ya on the water!
