spray cover without snaps or velcro

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...the very first thing they should do after installing it is practice capsizing and exiting in a controlled environment.

Completely agree. If you can't roll (or get away from your boat) in a pool or pond, you have zero chance of doing it in moving water. It's also something that should be practiced. I could do it easily in my teens but have no confidence that I could do it today.

(yet another reason I portage anything gnarly)