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I went kayaking for the first time and I was stoke...

I went kayaking for the first time and I was stoked to be out there in the waters of La Jolla and being in nature. The instructor seemed chill at first but once we got to the beach, he did not really give much of instruction or care for my presence. I saw other instructors were giving step by step instructions and answering questions others had. The instructor asked if there was anything that he should know before going out in the water and I told him I was not a good swimmer. He said I'd be fine since I had a life vest on and I would not flip over and he'd help me if I did. I went out and unfortunately flipped over. I panicked and he was out in the water just looking my way without helping like he said he would. Thankfully, 2 other members of the kayak team came over and helped me out and reassured me that I was alright. That was my highlight. The amazing team that pulls you in and out of the water. They really look after you and that was the only positive thing I took from this experience. I wish there was more instruction from the 'instructor' and help before going into the water especially since I had mentioned it was my first time doing it. I hope others that go out there are better helped than I was and looked after as safety of the people they're instructing should be a priority.

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