There should be one adult for every child, and they will share a double kayak. The adult should be prepared to do all the paddling. Sometimes the guide will be able to paddle with a child. Lunch typically includes smoked salmon and halibut, a selection of breads and cheeses, fruit, vegetable sticks, drinks, and snacks. On cold, rainy days we often have hot chowder.
Cotton becomes damp from rain, dripping, or perspiration and becomes cold and clammy.
Bring something warm to cover your head. Consider bringing a camera. Binoculars are great. Day Packs or fanny packs are wonderful for carrying those miscellaneous items you tote along. We paddle across Icy Passage to the Pleasant Island wilderness area, Tongass National Forest.