Current experience
Mention the last few times you paddled, the kind of water involved and whether basic turning and landing feel comfortable.
The most useful inquiry is simple: who is coming, what experience you have, what pace feels comfortable and whether your priority is technique, scenery or distance.

Share enough context for us to understand the group and the experience you are considering.
Mention the last few times you paddled, the kind of water involved and whether basic turning and landing feel comfortable.
Tell us whether everyone has similar experience or whether the group includes first-time and experienced paddlers together.
Technique, quiet scenery, a longer route or simply becoming more relaxed in the boat all lead to slightly different session choices.

Rushed setup is a poor start to a technical activity. Arriving early creates space to sort clothing, adjust the kayak and understand the route before attention has to move to paddling.
General inquiries are reviewed during operating hours. More specific route questions may take longer if they require checking group fit and upcoming conditions rather than giving a generic answer.
Yes. Include the group size, broad experience range and preferred focus. Private formats are especially useful when paddlers in the same group have different confidence levels.
You can name a preferred route, but it is not necessary. Describing the kind of water and experience you want often produces a better recommendation than choosing from a route name alone.