By
Gary P. Joyce
Published on
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
While perusing the following, please remember that while this writer's
idea of a "five star" rating requires only the availability of scotch
(or a reasonable facsimile), the ability to find a decent steak now and
again (or the reasonable facsimile) and no insurmountable bug problems
that Amway's Hour Guard 12 can't handle (and I haven't found anything it
can't), your desired itinerary may demand a tad more luxury and
civility. But these destinations were chosen solely for their ability to provide endorphin-stimulated relaxation...so have at them.
By
Brett Mauser
Published on
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Longtime East End surfer (and NextStop contributor) Gary Joyce calls it
Long Island's version of Hawaii, and it's considered one of the east
coast's premier surfing spots along with Cape Hatteras, N.C. Elite
surfers in the area and from all over come out to Ditch. What makes it
so special? Unlike most other south shore beaches with sand bottoms,
Ditch's rock bottom create these nice, long peeling waves. It gets
crowded fast during peak season, and it's no place for beginners –
unless they want to see the best put on a show.
By
Gary P. Joyce
Published on
Thursday, August 19, 2010
It's really never too late to start surfing — well, maybe there does
come a time when it is — but, as long as you can move, there's
absolutely no reason why you can't give it a shot. As sports go, it's as
healthy as they get; you don't need a team (though, in the beginning a
buddy is a good idea); the equipment outlay is steep to start, but care
will keep it for a long time; and you get to pick the playing field
(that's to say, the size of wave you want to surf). Finally, add all
that to the fact that Long Island — from Montauk to the Rockaways — has
some of the best surfing on the East Coast and, well, maybe the better
question is why don't you want to learn to surf? Here are some things
you'll need to know to get you on your way.
