Boating and Sailing

EastSail. Rent bareboat sailing and motored yachts from this operator for A$655 per half day (four hours); a manned yacht costs around A$915 for four hours and includes the skipper. It also conducts sailing schools. D'Albora Marina, New Beach Rd., Rushcutters Bay, Eastern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales, 2027. 02/9327–1166; www.eastsail.com.au.

Sydney Harbour Kayaks. Sydney Harbour Kayaks rents one- and two-person kayaks. The location beside Spit Bridge has calm water for novices, as well as several beaches and idyllic coves. Prices per hour start from A$25 for a one-person kayak and A$50 for a double. Guided 4-hour tours depart every Saturday and Sunday at 8:30 am (A$99 per person). Novices can take part in three-hour free lessons (A$50 for kayak hire). 81 Parriwi Rd., Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, 2088. 02/9969–4590; www.sydneyharbourkayaks.com.au.