07.25.2024 News World’s Longest Sunfish Race tests skill Fifty-four years ago, a group of sailors sat on the beach at the Southold Yacht Club looking across at Shelter Island and mused: “Wouldn’t it be fun to race...
03.27.2023 Community Women commodores make history at North Fork yacht clubs Sailing is typically regarded a male-dominated pursuit, from professional race teams to boards of directors across organizations. But it appears the North Fork and Shelter Island are bucking this...
08.15.2018 Environment Oyster fisheries granted leases despite public concern Oyster fisheries won the battle with recreational boaters over leasing space in Suffolk County waters, despite heated comments at a recent hearing against the approval of any new aquaculture...
08.02.2018 Business Battle brewing between shellfish growers and recreational boaters There’s a battle going on in the water. In one corner, there are shellfish, particularly oysters, which many say have been making a comeback in large part due to...
09.25.2016 Sports Local racers sail in global competition aboard Prospector Maritime history provides several examples of small places that punched above their nautical weight. Venice, Genoa and Nantucket come to mind. Somehow, the skills and determination of those geographically...
