SUP Away Holiday To East Hamptons, NY USA

East Hamptons, a play ground for the Rich and famous is on Long Island. Learn how to SUP or go on  guided SUP tours with ASI accredited SUP school Paddle Diva,  founded by ASI instructor Gina Bradley. The school is located in East Hamptons and utilises the local area including Montauk, Sag Harbour, and the North Fork.

The area has an amazing variety of flat water, surf beaches and is surrounded by nature and beautiful wildlife areas. The local waterways offer different levels of paddling ability and interesting tours to suit any skill level. It’s very natural, relaxing and a great escape from the city life

The Location  

East Hampton is located on a peninsula, bordered on the south by the Atlantic Ocean and the north by Gardiners Bay in South Eastern Suffolk County, New York, at the eastern end of Long Island. It is the easternmost town in the state of New York 105 miles, (2 hrs 15 minute) drive from New York City

SUP  Activities

The SUP school offers group and private stand up paddle lessons, stand up paddle certificate courses and guiding tours and adventures in flat water, SUP surfing, distance paddling and SUP yoga for families, kids, adults, parties, girls only groups, school groups, community groups and corporates.  Competition coaching sessions can also be scheduled.

Gina Bradley has spent many years exploring the coast and lakes in this area and recommends the following SUP excursions:

A point-to-point “Three Bay” trip from Shagwong Marina in Three Mile Harbour to Accabonac Harbour by way of Gardiners’s Bay. This trip includes a loop around Wood Tick Island, past rocks that are home for a variety of water birds. These are among the most pristine waters you will find anywhere in the world as they are all tidal, running in and out of the Atlantic Ocean.

Noyak Bay Explorations. The North coast of Southampton is still one of the most undiscovered areas to paddle. We plan at least four adventure paddle tours to the area, which runs due west of Sag Harbour in Great Peconic Bay.

A fast down-wind run from Lazy Point to Montauk. Get in at Lazy Point and enjoy the “waterfence” as you paddle in Gardiner’s Bay alongside Hither Hills. The paddle ends at Navy Beach, also a great place to arrange to meet a friend and enjoy a lunch at one of Montauk’s famous Navy Beach restaurants!

Gardiner’s Island Paddle. This paddle involves a boat but it’s a paddle not to be missed! Explore the ruins of the old artillery forts along the western-most edge of the island. Then the shores to do a scenic paddle along the coast, taking in as much of the scenery from this mysterious island as possible!

Shelter Island round-trip paddles. Surf Diva have five special paddle adventures that allow them to explore and enjoy areas of Shelter Island that are normally only accessible by boat!

SUP Rentals

Yes to experienced paddlers only. rental location: Shagwong Marina

What’s Included?

Board, paddle, leash.

What are the Facilities at the SUP School? 

Shagwong Marina has amenities such as restrooms, showers, laundry and a scenic picnic area.

Getting There

Closest Airport:     
JFK New York (approx. 2 hr drive to East Hampton)
East Hampton Airport. (10 min drive)
Budget and Enterprise rentals at the East Hampton Airport

Closest bus station:
East Hampton.  Take The Hampton Jitney:  $24 one way and a little cheaper round trip.   Reservations highly recommended.   Timetable information

Closest train station:  
East Hampton.   Take The Long Island Rail Road.  The cheapest option. Timetable information

Directions from East Hampton to Paddle Diva
From Main Street going east (27 East), bear left at the windmill onto North Main Street. Continue under the train trestle and straight through the two stop lights. Follow Three Mile Harbour Road for approximately 4 miles. East Hampton Point is the second #295 on Three Mile Harbour Road/Hog Creek Road, located just past Woodbine Drive.
The street numbers RESET at the water — 219 will come up on your left when you reach the Shagwong Marina. There is a blue sign for the marina, with the Paddle Diva Sign below

Where to Stay?   

Forever Bungalows. Located at Sag Harbour, only 15 mins from Paddle Diva. Call and speak with Ben and let him know it's for the Paddle Diva SUP Training. website

Nelsons Family Camp Ground.  East Hampton. Campsites $48 / night. Cabins $129 / night  website

Where to Eat?

Bostwick's Chowder House  or if you don’t mind a drive  then on the harbour in Gardiners Bay, Bay Kitchen Bar's offers a Mediterranean-inspired Eastern Shore cuisine or appreciate a slow-smoked meal at Texas-style Townline BBQ in Sagaponack.

What is the best time of year to visit you and paddle?
The summer months are the best time of year, June to September when the water is warm and lighter winds, Spring and Fall are also a great time to paddle but a 3.2 wetsuit is needed.

Local Tourist Attractions 

The local area has a range of attractions and events going on; Art lovers can explore Jackson Pollock’s home studio or visit the Long House Reserve sculpture garden in East Hamptons Northwest Woods. Food lovers can eat a gigantic lobster roll, go to Montauks seafood market or get lost in a corn maze at Hank’s Pumpkin Town.
Walk along the beach and stare at homes you can’t afford or Bike up the island’s most scenic coastline.

Anything else?

As with all water sports, wind and weather may require us to change our SUP lesson times and locations.

For more information check out Paddle Diva’s website https://paddlediva.com/

See photos on ASI facebook  https://www.facebook.com/pg/ASI.Intl/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1322668524552938

 

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