Recreation

The 118 miles of Long Island’s surf line offers some of the most coveted spots for surfers and swimmers alike. But it isn’t without its challenges. The best surf comes in the cold-water months, making only the heartiest surfers willing to tackle the chill. But the summer months bring great opportunities to learn and teach the art of...

At about 6 am on a Saturday, I received a call from Gina Bradley, a real estate agent at Saunders & Associates who also owns Paddle Diva in Springs. "DAVID!" "Yes, Gina, what's up?" "LET'S GO E-FOILING TODAY!" As I struggled to open my eyes, I quickly learned that Gina and her husband Scott had acquired E-Foils and...

Getting on first isn’t easy. Being first is even harder. I knew it was big news when I saw the video of Olivia Pichardo (#19) becoming the first female to hit a home run in the Hamptons, but her accomplishment isn’t breaking ground by herself—big things are happening in the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League.  Sometimes in sports, we...

With the next full moon arriving on August 1st, I interviewed wildlife biologist Mike Bottini, who clued me in on the joy of full moon kayaking here in the Hamptons. Bottini, who moved here in 1988 to pursue environmental work with the Group for the South Fork, currently works as a wildlife biologist for Seatuck Environmental Association. Bottini...

One of my favorite things to do on a breezy summer day is attend goat yoga at Corwith’s Farmstand. All you need is your own yoga mat, an old towel and a craving for movement. Through the 60-minute breathing centered flow, you’ll be greeted by the farm’s tribe of kids, (a baby goat is referred to as a...

I’m not much of a stand-up paddle boarder (SUP), but I have a lot of friends that are. Specifically, my good friend Darius Narizzano, a real estate agent at Saunders & Associates, invited me to go for a little SUP action near his house in East Hampton. “I don’t think I can go,” I said, “My daughter is...

Want to tire out your teenager for the day and give them a challenge that they will never forget for the rest of their life? Then the Hamptons Youth Triathlon is the ultimate way to do it! The Hamptons Youth Triathlon, to benefit i-tri, an organization that supports young girls to build their self-esteem through athletics and community...

Hampton Racquet Club is located in the beautiful East End town of East Hampton at 172 Buckskill Road. Serving up tons of opportunities to play not only tennis, but pickleball, partake in wellness programs, and other treats for many years, Hampton Racquet is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the Hamptons and has established a well-earned reputation...

The 25th Annual Rell Sunn Surf Contest & Benefit will be held on Saturday, July 15 in Montauk at Ditch Plains Beach. This all-day event combines a fundraising initiative to benefit the East End Foundation (EEF) Montauk with an exciting surf competition. The events’ namesake, Rell Sunn, pays homage to the extraordinary legacy of the Hawaiian-born world champion and...

Meredith Shumway, Southampton-raised and current Hamptons resident, is showcasing her newest fitness program at Bridgehampton’s Curio at Project Hamptons. Shumway describes her class, The Formula X Meredith, as a “a 60-minute, high intensity workout that combines interval training for fat burning, pilates core, barre method exercises for the larger leg muscles and calisthenics for coordination, flexibility and strength.”...