With great appreciation for all the work - the following is my view on what I've read here ( not having been to the meeting where I'm sure much debate went into it's making):

Perhaps I missed it - but is there a clear statement indicating that ConnYak encourages non-members to come along and have some fun ?

If I'd never gone out on these paddles, based on reading the combined requirements listed I'd feel unqualified and would probably end up paddling solo rather than hinder a ConnYak group.