This is Stella, my almost-7 year old tortie. She was abandoned by her mother underneath my friend's boat in their driveway. She was barely 5 weeks old.
Yeah I did notice it was pretty windy earlier this morning when I let my dog out, but it seems to have settled now.
I contemplated getting a fishing kayak, but never took the leap.
Welcome! I think you'll have fun in the hobby. Enjoy!
P.S. - I 100% agree with going bigger, if you can. More options, and more room for error as you're learning.