Day 151 - Kayak

I signed up for a recreational "kayak at dusk" event in July where I will get to kayak from 6:30pm - 9pm, and imagine that I will get to listen to and see all kinds of nature's creatures. I have never seriously kayaked before, and am hoping to take some kayak lessons before my event, but if not, I'm sure I'll still enjoy it! Any pointers for a newbie kayaker?