Find a local club or commercial operator for education and progressive skill building. They’ll likely refer to [Paddling Australia](https://paddle.org.au/education-safety/) and [WA Paddling](https://www.paddlewa.asn.au/recreational/#1466490532144-8a077333-d629) and others for their training materials.

Awesome. I have 1,2 and 4 down. So need to work on 3 & 5

1) Self-rescue 

2) Dress for the swim

3) Reading the weather

4) How to call for help

5) Using your body (not just arms) for paddling


After this, it's basically refinement.

Awesome. I have 1,2 and 4 down. So need to work on 3 &amp; 5

What is your recommended list of “skills to learn” for beginner sea kayakers? I want to spend 5 or 6 days paddling north from the Ningaloo Reef up towards Exmouth (Western Australia), so I want to make a plan to develop the skills I will need to do this safely. Any suggestions ?

Beginner sea touring - what to learn