Recreation

With more than 140 golf courses across Long Island’s 118 Miles, the Hamptons is home to 15 of those courses two of which rank numbers 4 and 7 in the top 100 Golf Courses in the world. They say Long Island’s water makes for the best bagels, so it must be something in this soil that makes these...

We all know that September is the best month in the Hamptons. The summer renters have mostly gone (we’ll miss you!). The weather practically demands that you go out for a walk. Maybe you’ve been too busy at the beach or planning activities for the kids, but now that it's September, take a stroll, stretch your legs, and...

Southampton Village Ocean Rescue will be hosting their second annual S-Mile Swim Challenge at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday, August 19th at 7:00 a.m. Swimmers participating in the challenge have a few options for the event. They can swim 1 mile, .5 mile, or .25 mile. Unlike last summer, the second annual challenge will be utilizing EliteFeats...

Looking for a unique and luxurious workout experience in the Hamptons? Located at 45 Skimhampton Rd in East Hampton, Rasa Pilates offers personalized 50-minute Pilates sessions for individuals, duets, or groups of up to 4 people. Hamptons.com had the privilege of visiting Rasa's studio for a private lesson and to learn more about her journey. Originally from Lithuania,...

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...