The Naish 12' Glide like in my vid would work well for you.. You really don't need a centerboard.. even in very light winds.. I don't think you would ever use it.
For more wave riding the big Naish 11'6" and 11'4" both have a mast base insert.
Starboard have a few boards that you can windsurf and they even have one with a centerboard if you really want one.
I was down Mordy way today and that's not far from where you are.. We should catch up one day and I can arrange some demo boards for you.. PM me.
As for paddles.. There used to be cheap crappy/heavy paddles and then very expensive and super light paddles.. Well now you can get some very good paddles and quite cheap.. Buying a very cheap paddle is like using an old heavy fiberglass mast compared to the modern light and stiff mast.. It's very noticeable.. IMO..

DJ