In regards to self rescue, if you have a piece of rope on board and are having trouble getting back on board, you can tie a large loop and the tie it about 3 feet up to your stern grab handle to make a "ladder"
I'd start yakking in salt ponds, then work my way up to non surf areas, then areas with rips... Stay away from inlets, reefs or anywhere you haven't been in daylight until you consider yourself a decent yaker..
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