We could have easily been identified as first time kayakers. We were often lagging behind and/or out of position, and getting in and out of the kayak while in the water was challenging for us. Fortunately our guide was very patient as well as informative and safety conscious. We were only out for about an hour when the wind kicked up so he moved us to more shallow water and we came in early. That was fine by us - we were exhausted. In spite of all that, we had fun and definitely plan to do it again on our next visit to Maui.