Today is your day Boomer! There is a "good, bad, and ugly" to a kayaking experience at this time of year. Good: it is great to get out there after this long COVID winter, encounter some smooth paddling on sunny days, great scenery, socially-distanced exercise with family or friends, and view nature all around you. Bad: expect wierd, changeable weather in the spring, you might get wet and cold rather easily, most kayakers have to dip their feet into cold lakes or oceans to get launched, creeks and rivers are often too shallow for spring kayaking, and buy some good gloves....just in case. Ugly: not to alarm you, but this is the worst time of year for drownings. People, including Boomers, who accidently fall into cold water naturally follow instinct and breathe in quickly. This often leads to a fast filling of the lungs, cold shock, and sinking. Male fishermen are often drowning victims in the spring and some, like me, use kayaks. Obviously, a life jacket is a MUST! Have fun and be spring safe Boomers. Cheers!