2021 AFLOAT USA Summer Issue, 2nd Edition

2021 AFLOAT USA Summer Issue, 2nd Edition

HAMPTONS • SUMMER 202 1 • 2ND EDI T ION

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TIMELESS NEW CONSTRUCTION IN SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE | $21,500,000 Southampton’s prestigious Murray Compound at 51 Pheasant Lane. This high-end construction flawlessly combines modern and sophisticated interior finishes with a classic exterior design. full-size, heated Gunite pool and spa, a pool house cabana which has a 10 foot wide fireplace, wet bar and changing room, and a sunken tennis court. WebID 1821992

BRAND NEW CUSTOM HOME / PRE-CONSTRUCTION | $5,495,000 In the heart of Historic Southampton Village, brand new custom home with 5,000 sq. ft. of living space on the first and second floors, then an additional 2,500 sq. ft. of living space on the finished lower level. Fully landscaped yard includes heated Gunite pool, bluestone patio, outdoor entertaining area, separate garage and pool house. WebID 1798977 CHRISTINE GROSSMAN 917 549 3961 [email protected]

GRAND ESTATE SAGAPONACK VILLAGE | $6,250,000 Completion due fall of 2021 this stunning home will have it all. Sited on over 2 fully cleared acres with 8500 sq ft home, pool and all weather tennis. bedrooms with both lower and second floor master suites, large open spaces with fully finished lower level

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY ON 9+ ACRES IN AMAGANSETT | $50,000,000 This Incredible South of the Highway Property Offers Endless Opportunity and 400 Feet of Oceanfront Land! Four parcels consisting of : 1.9 acres,1.9 acres, 2.8 acres, and 2.8 acres, for a a total of 9.4 acres. Build your paradise. A particularly unique piece of real estate in the Hamptons. Make this your home. WebID 1747224 DYLAN ECKARDT 631 353 2845 [email protected] THE ELLIOTT TEAM 516 364 4663 [email protected] JASON BARNETT 631 974 4012 [email protected]

with Media room. Gym, and recreation spaces. WebID 1070783 GEOFF GIFKINS 516 429 6927 [email protected] JACK RYAN RICHARDSON 631 278 9549 [email protected]

J.B. ANDREASSI 631 875 6323 [email protected] JASON BARNETT 631 974 4012 [email protected]

NEW CONSTRUCTION AT HANNAH’S COURT | $3,595,000 The 6BR , 6.5 bath has been flawlessly designed and built by Andreassi Development. This 3 Level, 4800 sqft. is complete with a full-sized heated gunite pool, an extensive landscaping package to provide privacy, and fun amenities inside the home. A seamless blend of Hamptons traditional with new age Modern, the sophisticated finishes and build execution speaks for itself. Completion for Summer 2021. WebID 1740331 J.B. ANDREASSI 631 875 6323 [email protected]

SEA LA VIE | $6,400,000 Spectacular Oceanfront located in the heart of Westhampton Dunes, This 4700 SF home features seven bedrooms and 6.5 baths. . Entertain beachside from your breathtaking outdoor spaces, where you can relax and lounge on your deck in the

NEWLY RENOVATED HOME WITH BEACH RIGHTS | $3,375,000 Beautifully renovated Southampton home in Shinnecock with private beach access! Enjoy the light filled living room that boasts floor to ceiling glass panel windows and a fire place. A state of the art kitchen, 8-seat media room, a private office and a gym, Ocean beaches right around the corner. WebID 1750512 J.B. ANDREASSI 631 875 6323 [email protected] JASON BARNETT JASON BARNETT 631 974 4012 [email protected]

NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE | $10,995,000 This six-bedroom, six-full and two-half bathroom traditional is located right across from Lake Agwam, at the beginning of the Southampton Village estate section. The 40 x 20 ft , heated, gunite pool, pool house (with full bath), and patio with built-in outdoor mini- kitchen the outdoor entertaining possibilities are endless. manicured lawn lined with trees provides space for entertaining. WebID 1821992

oceanfront heated gunite pool and spa. WebID 1764630 LISA PERFIDO 631 258 0184 [email protected] SUZANNE SIENKIEWICZ 516 885 7391 [email protected]

JAMES GIUGLIANO 631 456 3567 [email protected] JASON BARNETT 631 974 4012 [email protected]

NEW CONSTRUCTION DESIGNER GEM | $4,995,000 This new construction designer gem will be ready in the fall of 2021. Over 7500 sq ft on all three levels with 7 bedrooms 8.5 baths, expansive open living areas with formal dining and living rooms. Finished lower level with large gym with terrace area, custom media room and large recreation room. Landscaped private oasis with gunite pool, spa

YOUR DREAM HOME | $1,795,000 Build your custom oceanfront home with all the bells and whistles in the heart of Westhampton Dunes. This captivating vacant oceanfront with unbeatable views of the Atlantic ocean and Bay make for breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Magical soft sand beaches and crystal clear waters where the sun always sets! Web ID 1764796 LISA PERFIDO 631 258 0184 [email protected] SUZANNE SIENKIEWICZ 516 885 7391 [email protected]

GRAND ESTATE SAGAPONACK VILLAGE | $6,250,000 Incredible opportunity with 8 bedrooms tennis in Water Mill north. The main house has 5 bedrooms, a sun-filled large scale living area with double height ceiling, and fireplace, which overlooks the deck, pool, and tennis court. Full finished basement with seating area and two bonus rooms. WebID 1070783 JAMES GIUGLIANO 631 456 3567 [email protected]

RIGHT IN THE HEART OF BRIDGEHAMPTON | $4,399,000 This five bedroom, six and a half bedroom, 4,4000 sqft home is located just minutes on foot from Bridgehampton’s renowned restaurants and shops. Outside the mahogany deck extends across the rear of the home and features the 16’ x 32’ heated gunite pool and 8’ x 8’ spa with bluestone coping. WebID 1815490 JAMES GIUGLIANO 631 456 3567 [email protected]

pool and cabana. Pre construction price. WebID 1821992 GEOFF GIFKINS 516 429 6927 [email protected]

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Feel the Summer Breeze and Set Your Spirit Free

Dear Summer,

Have we told you before how much we love you? How much we have missed your glistening soft sand and the beautiful clouds floating in the fresh salty air? Oh, and lobster rolls at every spot along the shore. And that particular burst of laughter you can only hear across the water, sometimes mixed with the clinking of glasses or the whir of a motorboat. And the sunsets…your excruciatingly beautiful sunsets. We want people to know about them. To experience all the wonders of the Hamptons; the wide deep-blue ocean, world-class beaches and the unsurpassed luxury only found on the East End. Those who live here, visit every year,

13 North Bay Lane, East Hampton $8,500,000 | 6 BR, 8.5 BA | Private waterfront estate set on 2 acres in desirable Grace Estates. A grand home with approx. 12,600sf of generous space, pool, spa and a beach with views to Sag Harbor, Shelter Island and beyond. Expertly crafted and richly decorated, this home has it all. elliman.com | Web# H109148

On left, Founder and Publisher, Debbie Allen with Co- Publisher, Joanna Froschl at the Sag Harbor Waterfront Marina.

or are just coming to experience you for the first time all want to know the best places to charter a boat, run along the shore, enjoy a fancy cocktail at a waterfront resort and the distinctive restaurants that must be added to their calendar. Because you, summer, are what everyone has been waiting for. And now that you’re here, we’re going to tell everyone how to make the most of you, every single fabulous day. Your greatest fan, Afloat USA WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE ISSUE OF AFLOAT USA AFLOAT USA is a luxury lifestyle magazine dedicated to showcasing the favorite pastimes of waterfront living—yachting, watersports, fishing, entertaining and more. Featuring must-see destinations and unforgettable experiences that exemplify the area’s rustic coastal charm and unsurpassed luxury, AFLOAT USA is the ultimate resource for the best of the best in the Hamptons. When the sun is shining and the open sea beckons you to enjoy activities on and around the water, visit afloatusa.com to find your next water adventure.

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Lindsay Morris Peeko Oysters Jason Penney Ryan Streveler Eric Striffler Heather Swanson

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AFLOAT USA TM THE SUMMER ISSUE

HAMPTONS 2021, 2ND EDITION

AQUACULTURE 56 BABY SHARK! Local scientists tag and follow Great Whites 64 PEEKO CULTIVATES OYSTER APPRECIATION An underwater take on the farm-to table movement 82 TRUE GRIT: ONE MAN’S JOURNEY INTO OYSTER FARMING A profile on local oyster farmer Jeremy Skillett

72 CHAMPAGNE & OYSTERS This summer, the Twenties are roaring back to life 86 LUXURY AFLOAT Play in style while on or around the water with these luxury products 88 SHORE THINGS Try this lobster pasta from a local waterside eatery 89 APRÉS SEA Take care of yourself after a day on the water with these products for mind, body, and spirit SAFETY 43 SWIM SAFELY THIS SUMMER 52 RYANS TO THE RESCUE Family ties strengthen community ocean safety awareness WELLNESS 60 A WORLD OF WELL-BEING N THE HAMPTONS How LifeSpan Medicine is helping us all recover 90 DOOR TO DOCK CONCIERGE WELLNESS Dr. Gerry Curatola’s Rejuvenation Health delivers holistic healthcare services

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BOATING & CRUISING

WELCOME TO AFLOAT USA Looking for more? Be sure to check afloatusa.com for more activities throughout the Hamptons this summer. ARTS & CULTURE 28 WAVES OF GRAIN Make your own wooden surfboard in this Amagansett workshop

18 ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES Traverse the great white continent on Atlas’ 9-night Antarctica Discovery Luxe-Adventure Expedition 44 ADVENTURE ACCELERATED Find everything from the latest high-end water toys to big boats and party tours

48 MATT RAYNOR’S BIRDS EYE VIEW Life repurposed through photography

LIFESTYLE

22 DOCK AND DINE Pull right up in your boat to one of these waterside restaurants 26 TOAST TO SUMMER A sea-inspired libation from the Bridgehampton Inn

68 THE TREASURE MAKER Holly Daniels Christensen captures our memories in the sands of time 78 WHAT LIES BENEATH “Alexis Rockman Shipwrecks” debuts at Guild Hall

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36 DEEP DOCK DREAMS Real-life properties with spectacular water views

87 TREASURE QUEST A map to hunting for beach glass

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THIS IS WHERE I T ALL COMES TOGETHER CONTR I BUTORS

Cailin Riley lives in East Quogue with her husband and three children. As former sports editor at the Southampton Press, she was honored as the New York Press Association’s Sportswriter of the Year three times. Her work has appeared in the Riverhead News-Review, Northforker Magazine, romper.com, and The Express Magazine. www.cailinriley.com, @writeandride and @cailin820

CAILIN RILEY

Lyle Greenfield is the founder of Bang Music in New York City. He is author of The Soul Mate Expeditions, a collection of stories and letters. He’s written for Whalebone magazine and SHOOTonline and is currently completing a memoir, 1000 Days In St. Barth. He resides in Amagansett with his wife, Mary Jane Hantz Greenfield. @1000daysinstbarth

BRIDGET LEROY

Bridget LeRoy has been in the newspaper business on the East End for going on four decades, even though she is only 39. She co-founded The East Hampton Independent and the Children’s Museum of the East End, and has been honored with over 50 awards for editing and journalism from various press associations. @bridget_leroy www.bridgetleroy.com

LYLE GREENFIELD

Gianna Volpe is an award-winning multi-platform reporter, covering issues affecting the twin forks for over a decade. She is host of “The Heart of The East End,” the morning show on Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, 88.3 WLIW-FM, streaming online at WLIW.org/radio

@giannavolpewliw @heartoftheeastend

GIANNA VOLPE

Lynn Bright resides in Huntington Beach, California where she channels her love of the ocean to bring marketing magic to AFLOAT. With over thirty years in theater and television, and refining brands for every industry under the sun, Lynn brings her life experiences together in her latest work, DM Butler Inspirations. You can find her @dm.butler on Instagram.

NICOLE TEITLER

LYNN ROSEN-BRIGHT

Nicole Teitler is an award-winning journalist who grew up on the shores of Long Island, surfing from Long Beach to Ditch Plains. She’s most recognized by her trademarked byline, Nikki On The Daily. When not chugging coffee, Nicole is likely to be found eating her way through another adventure or scavenging vintage shops. @NikkiOnTheDaily

Lisa Cowley is the copy editor behind the scenes. She has held editorial roles for 20 years, including at The Independent newspaper. A former resident of Jamesport, she has an affinity for the Long Island Sound and Iron Pier beach. When she takes a break from her mission to assist the writing team, she enjoys composing tunes on her electric piano.

LISA COWLEY

#We a r Yo u r Tr a v e l s d u n e j ewe l r y . c om Handmade wi t h Sand & Ear t h E l emen t s f rom you r f avor i t e t rave l s

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Gosman’s Dock, Montauk

D O C K D I N E

Taking to the local waters soon? Whether you’re captaining an ever-reliable Boston Whaler or at the helm of a Riva 63 Virtus, there’s nothing quite like pulling into a marina, tying up, and disembarking for the catch of the day or a lobster dinner.

Frisky Oyster (uh, try the oysters), and First and South . Also in Greenport, check out Porto Bello (1410 Manhanset Ave) located in Safe Harbor Stirling Marina, which can handle boats from 20’ to 80’. In Orient, right before the Cross Sound Ferry, you’ll find Duryea’s Orient Point (40200 Main Road), a striking restaurant with transient slips available on a first come, first served basis. Farther west toward Riverhead, cruise in to On the Docks Grill (177 Meeting House Creek Road, Aquebogue) for American fare such as burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and pasta. There’s plenty of dock-and-dine opportunities in Hampton Bays too. Check out the clam fritters at Canal Café (44 Newtown Road), the jumbo diver scallops at Cowfish (258 E. Montauk Highway), and local clams on the half shell at Oakland’s Restaurant & Marina (373 Dune Road). Nearby, Sunday’s on the Bay (369 Dune Road), is also an option. Note that all of the aforementioned have transient slips. As always, you may want to call ahead to make a reservation. Above all, stay safe and chow down!

Claudio’s Waterfront, Greenport

View from The Bell & Anchor in the Mill Creek Marina. Photo by Jason Penney, courtesy of WordHampton.

PULL INTO A RESTAURANT NEAR YOU

Starting in Montauk, there are two excellent options: Duryea’s Lobster Deck (65 Tuthill Road) and Navy Beach (16 Navy Road), close to each other on Fort Pond Bay. Boaters can order food from Duryea’s app and have it brought direct to their boat. Try the lobster roll (of course) at Duryea’s and the buttermilk fried chicken at Navy Beach. At Navy Beach, look for the tender boat to bring you into its on-the-beach location, but be sure to call ahead to reserve. Farther west, one can gas up at Harbor Marina in Springs and grab a bite at the ever-popular Bostwick’s on the Harbor (39 Gann Road), which features an elevated view and plenty of seafood dishes. Pro tip: boaters can also pull up to East Hampton Town Dock, a mere 50 yards from the restaurant. Cruising down Three Mile Harbor, you’ll find Harbor Bistro (313 Three Mile Harbor–Hog Creek Road), which has limited transient slips and accommodates vessels from 18’ to 75’ with drafts of up to eight feet. Chef/owner Damien O’Donnell serves up an eclectic Asian-inspired menu. Try the tuna poke. Sag Harbor has no shortage of restaurants

close to the water: Village Marina offers transient dockage with close access to the reliable Dockside Bar & Grill at 26 Bay Street. The upscale Le Bilboquet and laid-back The Dock House are right on Long Wharf. For information on transient slip reservations, contact the Harbormaster’s Office at (631) 725-2368. Over in Noyac, The Bell & Anchor is located in the Mill Creek Marina. If you find yourself there, order the “Old School” garganelli, which features lobster, corn, basil and saffron courtesy of chef and co-owner, Sam McCleland. Nestled in a sleepy cove in equally sleepy Shelter Island, you’ll find Salt Waterfront Bar & Grill located in the Island Boatyard and Marina, one of Shelter Island’s mainstays. Try the chef’s special New England clam chowder. Many of the North Fork’s quaint villages abut water. In Southold, A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria (62300 Main Road) has slips, and farther east in Greenport, one can pull up to Claudio’s (111 Main Street)—get the local fried flounder—and access the rest of Front Street’s eateries like Noah’s (the local bouillabaisse is famous),

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In Contract | 110 Hillside Drive, Sag Harbor Village | Represented the seller and buyer. Last listed for $9,950,000.

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A TOAST TO SUMMER

Instructions To infuse the rum, peel and dice two cucumbers. Mix with one bottle of rum in a sealable glass container, close, and allow to infuse for a minimum of 24 hours. Filter twice, first through a mesh strainer, and secondly through a fine filter, such as a coffee filter. Store in the refrigerator indefinitely. For the lime oleo saccharum, grate the zest from three limes. Mix well with one cup of sugar, and allow to rest for a minimum of one hour. Combine the mixture in a saucepan with one cup fresh lime juice, and heat just to melting. Allow to cool, then strain. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For the tea, brew equal parts green tea with fresh mint for three minutes, then strain. For the cocktail, combine all of the elements together and serve in a chilled tumbler, with a ribbon of cucumber, lime wheel, and freshly grated nutmeg, on ice. The recipe can be multiplied and batched up to 24 hours in advance. For more drinking and fine dining options, as well as lodging, visit www.bridgehamptoninn.com.

SEA OF TRANQUILITY BY MIXOLOGIST KYLE FENGLER, BRIDGEHAMPTON INN

SEA OF TRANQUILITY Ingredients 2.25 oz. dry white rum, such as Brugal, infused with cucumber .75 oz. lime oleo saccharum .75 oz. fresh lime juice 1 oz. green and fresh mint tea .5 oz. Ginjo sake Cucumber, lime, and nutmeg, for garnishing Kyle Fengler, mixologist extraordinaire at the Bridgehampton Inn, is the third generation of the Loaves & Fishes family to rule the hospitality biz. This delectable libation made with cucumber rum, lime, and mint is the perfect toast to a tranquil summer by the sea.

A tradition that begins the moment you arrive

Photo courtesy of Kyle Fengler.

Montauk, NY • St. Thomas, USV • St. Maarten, Dutch Caribbean

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MAKIN’ WAVES

BRIAN SCHÖPFER WAVES of GRAIN BY BRIDGET LEROY

Courtesy of BrakeThrough Media / lululemon.

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Grain more as a woodworker than a surfer. Patrick, who already lived out here and is more of a surfer was like, ‘We should go do this.’” And yet, fall in love he did. Not with his wonderful wife, Aynsley Kate, who owns the Stick + Stone store that shares a space with the Grain Surfboards NY shop nestled behind a square of green on Main Street in Amagansett. That had happened years ago. No, he fell in love with the back-to- basics simplicity of crafting a surfboard (and skateboards, for the landlubbers) with his own two hands. “The use of hand tools—a spoke shave and a hand plane, and chisels” got Brian interested enough that he switched gears and moved to Amagansett with Aynsley and their two children after a lengthy training program to be part of the team to launch Grain on the East End. “You do use some of that with furniture, but it’s just a much more enjoyable experience, because you can work with your friends and you don’t need headphones and eye protection.” It felt almost like a tribal activity, he said. No stranger to the sea, Brian had previously worked as a sailor and sailing teacher out of Newport, and did boat deliveries to and from the Caribbean. He even crewed in a transatlantic race through the heart of Hurricane Gustav in 2002. According to his bio on the Grain Surfboards website, he caught his first wave at Waikiki on his honeymoon. With Theo Papademetriou as store manager, the two now run the woodshop where they custom craft boards, and teach others to do the same. There are five-day surf and skate workshops for kids throughout the summer, and there are also three- and four-day workshops for adults, where you can learn to craft a beautiful, sustainably-harvested board with Brian and Theo. Current safety protocols are followed, and the class sizes are limited. “We decided that the experience was just so awesome that we wanted to share it with people,” he said. “There’s a great surf community here, and it’s a unique product, but it’s really about the experience of making it yourself. I could make you a board, and you would love your board, but if you built it yourself, you would love it so much more, it would mean so much more.”

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Brian Schöpfer was not expecting to fall in love when he attended a Grain Surfboards workshop with his brother-in- law, Patrick Fleury, in Maine about five or six years back. Up until then, he had been a property manager on a farm in Rhode Island. “Whenever a tree would come down, I would source the wood from that to make custom furniture. So, I approached my experience at

To find out more about upcoming workshops or to visit the store, visit grainsurfboards.com or follow at grainsurfboards_ny. To see Brian’s other handcrafted wooden items, follow @_stickandstone_BL.

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Hamptons based real estate advisor Noel Roberts is up to something. He is the Head of Private Client by Nest Seekers International, a luxury brokerage, and star of the Netflix Original: Million Dollar Beach House . Now, he’s produced a series of private events for high net worth individuals and influencers. This series of Hamptons events will consist of memorable and impactful experiences centered around charity, the arts, and luxury coastal living. Will you be there? Visit hamptonsprivate.com

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3809 NOYAC RD

At 3809 Noyac Road in Sag Harbor, spectacular water views and a walk-to-beach location celebrate a 5500-square-foot, five-bedroom, 2.5-acre estate with deep water dock, sprawling along 200 feet of bayfront. Outside, a huge limestone patio fans out, framing the heated Gunite pool that looks out to the 120’ dock with water and electric that could accommodate a 50’ boat along with three slips for Jet Skis, paddle boards, and canoes. There’s more for the just-under $11 million price tag. Listed with Gary DePersia at Corcoran. See www.corcoran.com.

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56 REDWOOD RD

Staying in Sag Harbor, the property at 56 Redwood Road is being offered on the market for the first time. This four-bed, four-bath waterfront home boasts over 80 feet of water frontage with panoramic views of Sag Harbor Cove and its own private dock. The home takes advantage of the water views from almost every room, including the chef’s kitchen, living room, den, large bedrooms, and sunroom. Less than a mile to Main Street’s shopping, dining, and year-round entertainment, this property is listed at $5.25 million with Enzo Morabito at Douglas Elliman. See www.elliman.com.

Want to pull your boat right up to your bedroom? With these properties, your dream can become a reality.

Pictured: 317 Noyac Road, Southampton, NY / $10.5 million Danielle Lise Desrochers, Nestseekers

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56 MIDDLE POND ROAD

Then Terry Thompson, also of Douglas Elliman, has the listing on 56 Middle Pond Road in Southampton’s Shinnecock Hills, overlooking Middle Pond and Shinnecock Bay. This light and bright four-bedroom home features a newly styled kitchen, a large dining area, and great room adjacent to the expansive mahogany decking and lush grounds. The first level features a private guest room as well as an additional bonus room to accommodate plenty of guests. The private second-floor owners suite with full bath, sitting room, and balcony overlooks the bay with sunrise to sunset views. Relax around the waterside heated pool, dock your boat, or take a ride on the Jet Skis. Asking price: $3.495 million. See www.elliman.com.

Continuing west into Southampton are two properties with the same price tag. In North Sea, Kyle Rosko and Marcy Braun of Douglas Elliman are brokering 57 Waters Edge Road, a four-bedroom, three-bath elevated waterfront property surrounded by sunset views from most rooms. The main floor boasts an open living area combining a sophisticated kitchen with all the bells and whistles, and the living room and dining room directly facing the dramatic water views. All spill out seamlessly through French doors to the outside porch decking and pool. Additionally, there is a den overlooking the front yard with a wood-burning fireplace. There are multiple tiers of entertaining space, which include a fire-pit lounge area, and 60 feet of water frontage with a private dock where boats, Jet Skis, paddle boards, and kayaks can be kept. Asking price: $3.495 million. See www.elliman.com.

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NORTH SEA 309 & 311 NOYAC ROAD

NORTH SEA 317 NOYAC ROAD

Nest Seekers has a couple of properties near each other on Noyac Road. With almost 3 full acres of land this compound comes equipped with one brand new modern construction, 309 and 311, is almost three acres, with six bedrooms, seven and a half baths, two docks, a pool, and more. With a 5000-square-foot home, there are permits in progress for an additional 6500 square feet. Jack Ryan Richardson and J.B. Andreassi have the listing at a hair under $11 mil. See www.nestseekers.com.

Then, at 317 Noyac Road, Danielle Lise Desrochers of Nest Seekers offers up an exclusive estate on its own peninsula. A crown jewel of North Sea Harbor, boasting an 85 +/- foot private dock for three boats, a heated 20’ x 40’ Gunite waterfront pool, direct sunsets, and a private white sand beach, the house has over 6000 square feet of indoor living, plus huge decks and balconies for outdoor living as well. There are too many amenities to list, but this place has them all. The asking price is $10.5 million. See www.nestseekers.com.

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22 MAPLE LANE In Noyac, on 22 Maple Lane, nestled into 2.4 acres of secluded waterfront property, a four-bedroom offers a rolling yard of pastoral acreage, saltwater pool, and a private boat dock. The newly renovated home boasts a light, bright common area including a stainless-steel kitchen, which opens to both interior and exterior dining and living areas. An expansive master deck on the second floor is the perfect place for a sunset cocktail. Listed with Edward Mulderrig of Douglas Elliman, this property is on the market at $3.995 million. See www.elliman.com.

28 HALSEY AVENUE

In Westhampton Beach, Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman is offering 28 Halsey Ave, a 9000-square-foot, seven-bedroom, seven- bathroom waterfront palace with every amenity imaginable. This custom-built home spares no expense. Protected and secure, the two-acre property offers 350 feet of bulkheaded frontage, reinforced pilings, open bay vistas, and views of several Westhampton Country Club fairways. Asking price: $9.149 million. See www.elliman.com.

SWIM SAFELY THIS SUMMER

Ah, summer—pool covers are off, bathing suits and sunscreen are on, beaches are open, and the hottest pool toys litter the lawn. We are all anxious to jump in. But before everyone lets loose, the highest priority is water safety. Swim lessons for children are strongly suggested. Look for an instructor who is experienced and qualified with certifications in first aid, CPR, and lifeguarding. While you may be tempted to teach your child yourself, an instructor may have a fresh approach and an ability to teach while making it fun. Children should also never be left unattended in or near the pool area or beach, whether they can swim or not. Sun protection is also necessary, so limit your hours in the sun and sit in the shade during peak hours. Armed with this crash course in water safety you are set to enjoy the summer, so go jump on that giant swan floating in the pool or grab a boogie board and hit the beach—enjoy summer 2021! Mikayla Mott, SwimHamptons.com

HAMPTON BOATHOUSES

In Hampton Bays, Rechler Equity Partners recently completed the Hampton Boathouses, 37 two- and three- bedroom luxury waterfront townhomes for lease. Amenities abound in these upscale properties, which include boat slips leading to the Shinnecock Bay. This property has a laid-back beach aesthetic rooted in the area’s architecture, with finishes and appliances that speak to modern luxury living. Leases starting at $89,900 annually. See www.hamptonboathouses.com.

SwimHamptons has been teaching swimming lessons and water safety, along with providing lifeguards for parties, for over 10 years. This year they expanded to service Shelter Island and parts of the North Fork. All instructors are experienced competitive swimmers and are lifeguard and CPR certified.

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Yacht Hampton

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paddle boards, wakeboards, water skis, snorkeling gear, and fishing equipment. Professional instructors are also available for training. When the horizon is the limit,

Photo courtesy of Yacht Hampton.

a single charter isn’t enough. A new VIP boating club offers thalassophiles the chance to enjoy the luxury of the salt life throughout the entire summer without the time commitment or prohibitive costs of boat ownership. “Our company culture is that our boats are your boats,” said Joe. All Yacht Hampton excursions include a required U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain, and all packages come with the

Joe Ialacci has the spirit of an entrepreneur and a taste for aquatic equipment reminiscent of James Bond.

option to customize the experience. Trip durations can range from a 2-hour private sunset cruise to a week-long voyage to Nantucket or New England. From a 22’ water-ski boat to a 62’ yacht, a range of price points and discounted packages are available. “I am excited to introduce Yacht Hampton and its new fleet to the Hamptons boating community,” said Ialacci. “Being out on the water is one of the safest and COVID- friendly ways to enjoy the summer.” The season runs through October 15 and caters to all occasions—sunset cruises, graduations, anniversaries, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and corporate events. Boat ownership

His company, Yacht Hampton, allows Hamptonites and boating enthusiasts to experience a collection of multimillion-dollar boats and yachts for fun-filled, memorable days on the Hamptons’ surrounding waters. Joe began his career as an entrepreneur, starting his first business—an optical supply company named Optisource—out of his basement in his early 20’s. Eventually, he sold the company to Essilor, the world’s largest manufacturer of eyeglass lenses, and went on to continue a career in finance. In 2017, Joe left the finance world to focus exclusively on his passion, boating. He formed Hamptons Boat Rental, providing clients with easy access to boating and yachting, building his fleet around “classy, new, chic, and reliable vessels.” In 2020, the company was rebranded as Yacht Hampton. Today, his fleet is equipped with 30+ boats to meet the most discerning of tastes—powerboats, sailboats, catamarans, fishing boats, and yachts—including a 62’ silver Italian Pershing yacht reminiscent of James Bond, and loaded with more water toys

than the mega-yachts featured on Bravo’s “Below Deck.” In addition to its wide selection of vessels, Yacht Hampton’s collection features some of the industry’s newest models. With 95 percent of the local boat rental and charter market using vessels 10 to 30 years old, this is a valuable differentiator—one Ialacci aims to use to change the way East-Enders enjoy the local waters. This summer,

a few lucky boaters will become the first to board five 2021 models making their maiden voyages. Ialacci is particularly excited to introduce the 62’ Pershing and the 43’ Pardo, “They’re different, and both have that chic Italian style,” he said. Beyond boats, the company offers an extensive inventory of water toys—jet skis, tenders, sea scooters, SEABOBS, hydrofoil boards, electric surfboards, and floating party islands—in addition to an assortment of tubes,

may be too time consuming or out of budget for some, but according to Ialacci, the yacht experience is now within reach for everyone—all it takes is the click of a mouse. To find your special vessel, visit www.yachthampton.com

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MATT RAYNOR’S BIRD’S EYE VIEW LIFE REPURPOSED THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY BY NICOLE TEITLER

than I would like to admit,” he said of being chair- bound, unable to even feed himself. “Spinal cord injury, especially at the cervical level, comes with a painful adjustment period. It’s like being born twice. It doesn’t come with a manual. Most of the things you either have to figure out on your own or find out from another paralyzed person,” he said. Matt noted that he can eat on his own now. A spinal cord injury is about “acceptance and persistence,” as those who suffer need to re- engineer the muscles to move in a new way, he said. Thanks to his ingenuity and help from friends, he learned how to operate drones and computers. “For once, I’m actually sitting and learning instead of pursuing an endless adventure.” Photography allows him to experience life while within the confines of his wheelchair. “I had to accept the hard facts. Focus on what you can do and not what you can’t do. We are all here for a limited time only, best try to get a few beautiful moments in while we can.” The drone’s aerial mobility enables images he would be otherwise unable to capture. “It’s hard doing things when your hands don’t work.” To prepare his shoot, he chooses a place from memory or searches on Google maps. Then, he finds a driver, as he cannot drive himself, and begins the process. Through it, he’s been able to create a revenue stream. His pre-paralysis images of nautical splendor remain ever-popular, but his newer pho- to- graphs like “Boardwalk” and “Tiana” were turning point images after the injury, serving as moments in which he realized he could turn the hobby into a job. “Everyone needs purpose. Drone photography has lent its hand to me as that purpose,” Raynor said.

While the rest of the world learned to navigate a pandemic, Matthew Raynor was still learning how to adjust to life in a wheelchair. In 2019, the Hampton Bays native suffered a severe spinal injury, the result of a dive gone wrong, that left him paralyzed below his collarbone. For some, this would signify the end of all hope, but for Matt it was the chance to start over. Prior to his accident, Raynor was a fisherman with a photography hobby that captured powerful moments at sea—buoys, tempest-tossed boats, brewing weather and big waves—images both bold

and beautiful. Since, it has transformed into art therapy, and a means to pay for his recovery. “At the time I thought that would be my niche,” Matt said of life aboard commercial fishing vessels in the northeast. Growing up, he suffered from chronic anxiety and panic attacks that made sitting and learning in, say, a college classroom all but impossible. But aquatic activities proved to be calming influences—surfing, spearfishing, swimming, and eventually working the relentless hours, weeks, and even months at a time as a commercial fisherman.

After the accident, they became the reverse, a reminder of the person he could no longer be, and left him feeling despondent. But, as they say, time heals all wounds. Raynor’s photographic approach has adapted with the changes in his life. Before his accident he’d put his camera on autopilot amid perilous storms but now he explores new techniques and subject matter. “When I was newly injured, I was pretty much rudderless: disabled, at home, bored and depressed, probably suffering from more PTSD

Pictured “Steaming” by Matthew Raynor. Previous page, “Boardwalk” by Matthew Raynor. Matt’s work can be viewed at matthewraynor.com and @matthewraynorphotography

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A Montauk Fire Department/EHVOR combined Ocean Rescue drill. Courtesy of Richard Lewin.

Say the name “Ryan” in East Hampton, and most locals will immediately throw out words like “lifeguard,” “ocean rescue,” or simply “hero.” For nearly 30 years, John Ryan Jr., and his father, John Ryan Sr. (known to most simply as Big John) have championed the cause of water safety in East Hampton. Over several decades, the father and son duo have set out to “drown-proof the community,” doing everything they can to ensure adults and children don’t drown simply because no one

taught them how to swim and conduct themselves in the ocean. Both Ryans are educators by trade and training and put that expertise to work on the sand and in the water. Big John, now 85 years old, had his first lifeguarding job when he was just 16, working at Long Beach in Nassau County, and said that passing the ocean lifeguarding test gave him confidence. After going to college and raising nine children with his wife, Pat, he became certified as an ocean lifeguard again at the age of 45. The Ryan children followed in their father’s footsteps, earning lifeguard certification and spending time working the beach. John Jr. has been the chief lifeguard for the Town of East Hampton since 1991, and John Sr.

Family ties strengthen community ocean safety awareness BY CAILIN RILEY Ryans to the Rescue

Photo by Michael Heller

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and beyond, said John Jr. Graduates routinely come back to help run the program, which has served as an employee pipeline for the many town and village ocean beaches in the area. The Ryans were also instrumental in creating the East Hampton Volunteer Ocean Rescue Squad in 2004, certified ocean lifeguards who are on call as first-responders to ocean-related emergencies at beaches without lifeguards or during hours when lifeguards are not on duty. The program has become so legendary, it was the subject of a documentary premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival in 2019—“Waterproof,” produced by Mae Mougin and directed by Ross Kauffman. Be on the lookout for a showing this summer. “Without the support of the town and the village, these programs wouldn’t exist,” said John Jr. The coordination and involvement of those entities allows the programs to run for what amounts to less than $4 an hour, a cost of just $90 per child for the entirety of the six-week program. “It isn’t about the money, it’s about what we’re giving to the community,” he said. Heroes, indeed.

has been the manager of the Amagansett Beach Association—adjacent to Indian Wells Beach, where his son works—for 35 years. Big John also serves as coordinator of lifeguard training and the junior lifeguard program for the town. Starting the junior lifeguarding program in 1996 has perhaps been the biggest legacy of the Ryans. The low-cost program runs for several weeks in the summer and teaches children ages 9 to 14 ocean safety and awareness—how to safely enter and exit the shore break, how to break the grip of a rip current—as well as the fundamentals of lifeguard drills and rescues. While the program was limited last summer due to COVID-19, it had well over 300 children participating in 2019, with weekend clinics at Indian Wells, Ditch Plains in Montauk, and Main Beach in East Hampton. The Nipper Guards program was added six years ago, for children ages 6 to 8, conducted by John Jr.’s daughter, Haley Ryan, at the bay beach, functioning as an introduction to the junior program. The junior program has had positive ripple effects throughout the East Hampton community

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