Dry bags not only look neat, they protect your gear from the spray. A meshbag for carrying gear is useful, but optional. Eastfield College in the Dallas County Community College District and Tarrant County Junior Colleges offer kayaking courses. Local paddlers' clubs sometimes arrange group clinics or can refer you to a qualified instructor. Fun Ed offers a basic class in kayaking and canoeing.
All equipment is provided.
But any lake is fair game. Brazos River south of Possum Kingdom Lake Elm Fork of the Trinity River, south of Highway 121 or south of Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County For white water, the Texas drought has made for tough times. Sells recreational kayaks only. 3610 Marquis Drive, Garland. Sales, rentals, classes.