@Gina Fortunato The water in Revenna was very susceptible to wind! I also have the alert on my weather apps set for a lightening alert within 10 miles of my location. Technology can be very helpful.

@Gina Fortunato I've gotten hooked a couple of times with someone fishing from where they weren't supposed to be and I didn't see the line until it was too late. Glad it has only ever caught my clothes. Novice Kayakers also need a wide berth LOL.

@Monica Blaney Very well thought out! Also take into consideration options that you could do in place of a full capsize drill. If your team or the city doesn't approve of a full capsize there are still aspects of it that you can do to prepare your crew.

@Gina Fortunato there was a good video posted of a capsize drill, let me see if I can find it. A team doesn't need to do drill if the conditions, resources, etc., do not permit one. I did not do one with my team because the river often has a high current and it would not have been safe enough. But talking through it is also very helpful. As well, if your team has access to a pool, you can also talk through aspects and have them practice regrouping and getting to the side of the pool.