Summer Downwinder

Stand up Paddling can be extremely fun and a great work out. Nothing beats a good ole-fashion down-winder on a hot summer day.  Learning marine weather forecasts and tide charts can be a great aid in planning a down wind paddle.
Matt Rafferty from Novado, California along with Dianne and Rick from the Main Beach crew, recently [...]

Spring Paddling Session

The return of nesting Ospreys to the Peconic Bay Estuary can mean only one thing, its paddling time. What better way to spend a warm and sunny Spring day, than paddling on a beatiful back water area in the Hamptons!
 
 
 
Kayaking or Standup Paddling sure helps to get the kinks out after a long, cold winter. Main [...]

March Madness in the Hamptons

Well, March certainly rolled in like a lion dumping over a foot of snow on the East End. The snowfall created some great local cross country skiing opportunities. Once the weather settled down we were getting in multiple sessions of skiing and paddling each day. By the way, did I mention that all winter gear [...]

Winter Stand Up Paddling Session

Stand up paddling in the fall, winter and early spring can be an amazing experience.  Proper equipment and paddling technique are important for a safe and fun experience. Lars and Rick from Main Beach recently enjoyed a friendly outing in the Nappeague area of Amagansett, NY.
See pictures below for a look at how this winter [...]