I just started paddling ww last year. While I did take a 3 day lesson at Zoar during the summer, a good chunk of what I've learned so far is due to a handful of very patient and knowledgeable new friends. I consider a couple of these guys my unofficial mentors and their help over the past year has been invaluable. I'd love the chance to pay it forward and try to pass on what very little I know now. I probably know enough to get you started, but if you are a quick learner you'll probably surpass me in no time.
I'll shoot you an email, so I don't post a novel here on the board.