The staff was very helpful in teaching our kids how to row properly and showed us a large area map on where to go and what'd we see at each area. The whole experience was absolutely amazing! We are definitely going to do it in 6 weeks when we visit again! If you want to rest, find a bed of help, grab a piece (gently) until you stop moving and then let go. The kelp will situate itself under your kayak and kinda hold you still for a bit so you can relax and take it all in without being pushed or pulled by the ocean's tide as much. Amazing experience!!! A must experience when in Monterey!!