Windsurfing in Sydney

Balmoral Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Sailing, and Kayak School (The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach. 02/9960-5344. www.sailboard.net.au) runs classes from its base at this north-side harbor beach. Kite-surfing, sailing, and kayaking lessons are also available. Kite-surfing lessons start from A$99, windsurfing from A$175, sailing from A$195. Rose Bay Aquatic Hire (1 Vickery Ave., Rose Bay. 02/9371-7036) rents motorboats, kayaks, catamarans, and Lasers. The cost is from A$35 per hour for a Laser and A$40 per hour for a catamaran; some sailing experience is required to rent these boats. Kayaks are also available for rent from A$20 per hour for a single; motorboat rentals cost A$30 per hour for the first two hours, then A$15 per hour.