Please tell me that Betsy is not just taking a child she is paid to look after kayaking by herself and not through one of the local companies. Does she even know the risks and legislation involved. You don't just rock up with a kayak and get in the sea with them. Well you can if it's your own child, amd I suppose you can if it's not your own child and you have no clue as to the risk you are putting yourself and the child at. I kayak weekly with SEN kids at my school. I'm the one who plans it all and the safety protocols we and the provider have to adhere too are very clear. Mainly due to the legislation brought in after the Lyme Bay tragedy. Even though it's a lot of work we still do many outdoor Adventurous activities with our students due to the benefits outweighing the risks, but we use reputable companies to support. I could on a whim take them myself as I'm an accomplished kayaker, sailor, swimmer with lifeguard qualifications but I won't as I don't want that responsibility on my head of something goes wrong. By following procedures and protocols put in place I have done everything I can to minimise risk.
Crazy!!!