Ok, here I go...
I'm southamerican guy living in Australia

. I'm 27 and I'm a scuba instructor. But.. hey... I live in East Gippsland (Victoria) in front of the lakes and is death cold to go diving

... so I want to learn to windsurf.
I use to see world top windsurfers in Dahab - Egypt, diving in the red sea... so may be is time to learn.
Sorry for my ignorant questions, but I have no idea of
1st. What consist the basic Windsurf equipment and gear....?
2d. Who much I can expect to pay for this equipment second hand.
3rd. Can I learn by myself? Is that a silly idea?

4rd. Any place you recommend for going for a weekend to learn the basics (in Victoria?)
5. In case I love it... is there any career system in Windsurf... like instructor path, etc... (sorry, my diving instructor sense, loves to know all the ranks, levels, courses, etc.)
Ok guys, sorry for soooo many questions

Any advice more than welcome!
Muchas gracias
Gabriel
Paynesville - Victoria