Dave, the boys and I went on a 'Beginner Kayak and Canoeing' course yesterday. It was organized by the local YMCA and the Outdoor Recreation office, and it was really very cheap - just $14 per person for 6 hours out on the lake. I was really nervous about it; I've never canoed or kayaked before.  It's not something that my parents exposed me to - my dad would get sea-sick walking through a puddle.  The closest we came to kayaking was when we went out on one of those pedal-bo...