* No direct connection: The games are designed to be played in a specific order. Pokemon Silver takes place in the Johto region, and Kanto is a separate region that you can only access after completing the Johto storyline.
* No surfing mechanics: The "Surf" HM is used for navigating water areas within the same region. It doesn't allow for travel between different regions.
* The connection: The only way to reach Kanto in Pokemon Silver is to complete the Johto League, defeat the Elite Four, and then take a ferry from the New Bark Town to the Kanto region.
Therefore, you cannot surf to Kanto in Pokemon Silver, nor can you beat the badges and get a starter there. You'll need to progress through the Johto storyline first.
Let me know if you have any other Pokemon Silver questions!