Windsurfing Paradise, Baie de Saint-Jean, T277122, is a Bic Centre, offering lessons and equipment rental. Sailing and snorkelling cruises are offered by several catamarans. They go to Colombier beach, Fourchue Island, Tintamarre, Anguilla or St-Martin.
Some beaches are more accessible than others, most uncrowded.
The main resort area is Baie de Saint-Jean , which is two beaches divided by Eden Rock, the most visited beach with several bars and restaurants open for lunch or a snack, watersports, but no waterskiing, small boats, snorkelling rentals, ideal for families, good windsurfing, safe swimming, some snorkelling. Motorized watersports are only allowed 150 m off the beach. Others are Lorient , Marigot , Grand Cul de Sac on the north coast, Grande Saline , Gouverneur on the south, and Colombier and Flamands at the northwest tip, to name but a few. To get to Gouverneur from Gustavia take the road to Lurin. A sign will direct you to the dirt road leading down to the beach, lovely panoramic view over to the neighbouring islands, where there is white sand with palm trees for shade.