Solo kayaking in the puget sound

So I'm new to kayaking, bought my first kayak, a Hobie Revolution 13 3 weeks ago. I've taken it out five times to lakes, and once in the Columbia river, and I want to take my kayak out in the bay tomorrow. I have no friends with kayaks, so I will be going solo. I will be bringing a whistle, a floating radio, and will be wearing my pfd. I have never kayaked in salt water , and just wanted any advise that people would be willing to share to keep me off the news.

Just watch out for power boaters ... if you are confident in your self rescue and are wearing immersion gear you will be fine

Drysuit.PFD.Some form of communication in case of emergency.The water is cold-kayaks tip over.Practice dumping it.Secure yer gear-there's enough junk in the Sound as it is.When you are wired tight the fishing and yakking are much more enjoyable.Tight lines!

Thanks for the help! I don't have a drysuit yet, but I have a radio and pfd I'll wear. I think I'll keep close to the shore, and try to get comfortable tomorrow.

Watch your tides, too!  If you're talking about the shallow river-delta bay out there by Everett/Marysville, watch the time and tide or you might have a very long and "memorable" slog thru the muck dragging your boat like a sled... 

Otherwise, yeah I would agree you're ok for starting out.  I have done many trips in the Sound sticking near to shore and with minimalist gear, it will gain you boat time and that is always good a you get more safety gear...

Jim

Just watch out for power boaters ... if you are confident in your self rescue and are wearing immersion gear you will be fine

  You should consider adding a highly visible safety flag to help those power boats see you. They aren't always looking for small craft.