Sea kayaking (and other sea sports)

[thefamilyupstairs]

Walked along a coastal path today and saw people kayaking and thought I'd like to give it a go. I've no idea where to start though? Is it only for experienced kayakers?
How do you get kayak into the water then get into kayak?
Feel free to talk about other sea sports too. I don't think I'd have the balance for paddle boarding.

You enter from a point where the sand shelves off quite quickly. Or could go from somewhere other than a beach and just get in as you would on a river. Just get in and push off.

My son has recently done a Paddle Start course (in a lake, not the sea). Maybe start there.

There are different types. He did a kayak course.

Have you kayaked on inland water? Might be an idea to try that first. Fog and sea mist is best avoided when learning.

No experience kayaking at all! I will look into the course, thanks.