RedactedNarrative: Operator had just put kayak in and the kayak turned and started going backwards down River.  
  
  The kayak hit up against a tree causing the kayak to fill up with water and capsized and he fell out. 
  
  His kayak was retrieved further down river.  No damage to kayak.  Operator inexperience cause of accident.  He was issued a civil citation for not wearing a PFD during the required time of September 15 to May 15th.