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IN THIS ISSUE

Hamptons • May/June 2022

76 KIDS AND SUMMER Youth programs they’ll dive right into 82 ECO-PHOTO EXPLORERS Taking exploration to new depths

15 YACHT HAMPTON

BOAT RENTAL This summer, don’t be left on the dock

38 FINDING FREEDOM Meet Fliteboard, the world’s most innovative precision crafted eFoil

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE 60 FLY

90 THE ELECTRIC BIKE MOVEMENT Rolling into the Hamptons 86 GETTY COZY WITH ROBERT CURREIRI Chef Robert Curreiri dishes about his Westhampton beach restaurant debut

48 AQUAVERSE

An Aquaculture, Boating and Seafood Showcase anchored at Claudio’s Greenport

56 FISH FARMING RE-IMAGINED

72 BEING ARTSEA:

TRIPOLI PATTERSON Riding a magical wave from surfing to artists’ champion

Two dreamers reel-in aquaculture success

94 SHORE THINGS DIve into this homemade pasta dish from MTK Lobster House on the Harbor

66 WHALE WATCHING A see-worthy tradition 62 GOING DEEPER The best diving on the East End

96 LUXURY AFLOAT This summer, we’re in a New York frame of mind

70 REST AND RESET Floatation therapy: the perfect time-out

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Contributors

Founder and Publisher Debbie Allen Co-Publisher & Head of Sales AFLOAT USA

RICHARD LEWIN Richard’s experience with

photography began with 30 years of running a camera specialty store called Jaydee Camera Exchange in Midtown Manhattan. When the store closed for good, Richard decided to take his own photos as a professional photographer, starting with Real Estate industry event coverage. His market area has expanded to the Hamptons, where his photojournalism is

LYNN ROSEN-BRIGHT Lynn spends time on both coasts where she channels her love of the ocean to bring marketing magic as Editor of AFLOAT USA. 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.

Joanna Froschl Editor-in-Chief Lynn Rosen-Bright Contributing Writers Sarah Azzara Tia Greene Richard Lewin Erin Bishop Rosen

Nicole Teitler Gianna Volpe Contributing Photographers Andrew Agcaoili Mary Blank Nicole Castillo Eco Photo Explorers Phil Gallagher Chloe Giffkins Noel Hendrickson Vichaya Kiatying-Angsulee Robin Lee Richard Lewin

published in a variety of online and print outlets.

TIA GREENE Tia is the passionate soul behind Savour TV and Liebe PR, a boutique agency that offers a welcoming and celebratory space for diverse clients of literature, culinary destinations, wineries, breweries, travel, art, and retail. Tia finds joy in spending time with the love of her life and family, traveling internationally, and serving as a mentor to young women. Visit liebepr.com.

AJ Orellana Ryan Moore Jennifer Stenglein Ryan Streveler Dai Mar Tamarack Michael Versandi

GIANNA VOLPE Gianna 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,” morning show on Long Island’s only local NPR radio station, 88.3 WLIW-FM, streaming online at WLIW.org/radio. @giannavolpewliw, @heartoftheeastend

NICOLE TEITLER Nicole grew up on the shores of Long Island. An award-winning writer, her trademark, Nikki On The Daily®, has become synonymous with community and brand driven storytelling. When she doesn’t have a book or coffee in hand, Nicole can be found hiking, kayaking, or scavenging vintage shops. Email her at NTeitler@gmail.com. All handles: @NikkiOnTheDaily

Gianna Volpe WESTEND61 Doug Young

@2madison_fender Cover Photography Cover: Andrew Agcaoili Back Cover: Ryan Streveler Copy Editor

Tammy Dill-Flores Creative Directors Debbie Allen Lynn Rosen-Bright Sales Sheldon Kawer

Russel Loch Andrea Ross Bridget Lehman Production and Printing Gregg Ward Hartley Press Distribution Maria Reininger Digital Advertising Virtual DBS Special Advisor Jenny Princer, Esq. For advertising inquiries, please contact joanna@clipmediagroup.com @afloatusa afloatusa.com • clipmediagroup.com ©Clip Media Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

SARAH AZZARA Sarah Azzara holds multiple degrees in the humanities and currently teaches writing at Stony Brook University. A writer, songwriter, visual artist, and award-winning poet, her work has appeared in multiple publications including The Southampton Review , The Santa Ana River Review , The GW Review , and POST:Stranger . When not teaching, tenting, or rocking out with her band Miss Vicious, Ms. Azzara resides in New York, where she takes care of an array of animals both human and otherwise.

ERIN BISHOP ROSEN Erin is an award-winning TV writer, screenwriter, copywriter, and creative consultant. After raising two entertaining humans, she spends her time writing, biking to the beach, and learning to surf.

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Editor’s Letter

ESCAPE YOUR ORDINARY WELCOME TO THE LARGEST AND NEWEST FLEET IN THE HAMPTONS

Another Unforgettable Summer Here we come, AFLOATing into summer and a new issue of everything on and around the water in the Hamptons; things to do, fabulous foods, charters to take you to all the amazing places that make living and vacationing so amazing here. Your responses to last year’s maiden publication (thank you, thank you) inspired us to sail even further out with the launching of Aquaverse, an immersive event that gives a taste of summer firsthand, thanks to Claudio’s Greenport and the many participants bringing the latest yachts, water toys and aquaculture presentations to one of most picturesque and delicious dock-and-dine destinations in Long Island. Saturday, May 21, come join us. As for the magazine, if it’s happening in the Hamptons, we’re reeling in the news and telling you about it; dining and diving, special programs and the outstanding people and places that make this the place to be for summer. There’s a shipload going on, so jump right in, and let’s have another unforgettable summer together. From our deck to yours,

Lynn Rosen-Bright Editor-in-Chief

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MAKE THIS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE SUMMER YET WELCOME TO THE LARGEST AND NEWEST FLEET OF LUXURY BOATS & YACHTS IN THE HAMPTONS

TWO WAYS TO ENJOY OUR FLEET OF BOATS AND YACHTS

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LUXURY BOAT & YACHT RENTALS FOR DAILY ADVENTURE

Whether you are a native or just looking to feel like one, there is a boat with your name on it, a captain to steer you every knot of the way, and a rental price to keep your trip budget afloat.

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ENJOY OUR IMPRESSIVE FLEET ALL SUMMER LONG

As a Yacht Hampton Boating Club member, you’ll gain VIP access to our large fleet of impressive new luxury boats and yachts in the Hamptons for enjoying the most stunning locations and sought-after experiences of summer. Visit yachthampton.com to join the Yacht Hampton Boating Club today.

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FAVORITE DOCKSIDE DINING DESTINATIONS

INDULGE THE PERFECT PAIRING OF GREAT SERVICE AND DINING Take a Yacht Hampton charter to your favorite waterfront restaurant this summer and be seen at the hottest dining spots.

Ask about our special day charters to Duryea’s Orient Point Beach Club, Sunset Beach and Navy Beach.

Duryea’s Lobster Deck, Montauk & Duryea’s Orient Point

SALT Waterfront Bar & Grill, Shelter Island

Sunset Beach, Shelter Island

Le Bilboquet, Sag Harbor

Ram’s Head Inn, Shelter Island

Claudio’s Waterfront, Greenport

Gurney’s Star Island Resort, Montauk

Navy Beach, Montauk

EHP Resort & Marina, East Hampton

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GO OVERBOARD WE’VE GOT THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF FUN WATER TOYS ON THE EAST COAST Play with a wide array of yacht toys on your own private island; a fully-equipped floating dock, tied up just for you. *

AUTHORIZED FLITESCHOOL

Learn the art of Fliteboarding with your Yacht Hampton Charter.

* Boat club members enjoy complimentary use of watersports equipment and activities on weekdays. Photo by Andrew Agcaoili

Photo by Phil Gallagher

MOTORIZED LUXURY WATER TOYS

GROUP PADDLEBOARDING

JETSKIING

WATERSKIING & WAKEBOARDING

TUBING

VIP FISHING EXPERIENCES

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EXPLORE HIDDEN COVES AND BEACHES

Free yourself from crowds and drop an anchor on your summer routine. Explore and experience the Hamptons in a whole new way. Find your own beach, a cove to call your own and show your family all the Hamptons has to offer.

SIGHTSEEING

SUNSET CRUISES

HIDDEN COVES AND BEACHES

OVERNIGHTS

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ESCAPE MAKE YOU A PRIORITY

Nothing soothes the soul more than the salt and sun and a Yacht Hampton charter. Let our experienced team show you undiscovered gems of the East End while you relax and unwind.

ELEVATE YOUR DAY ON THE WATER

Take your Yacht Hampton charter to the next level with our delicious food offerings. Packaged, chilled, and hand-delivered to your captain prior to departure. All orders are full-service, stress-free, and benefit a great cause. 100% of the profits go directly to Cocoon Project, Inc., a newly founded non-profit delivering home furnishings to survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Photo by Quin Bisset

SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH FRIENDS

ENJOY FAMILY TIME

SIMPLY UNWIND

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

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CELEBRATE HOST AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE WATER A luxury boat or yacht is the perfect venue for any type of celebration including graduations, birthday parties, anniversaries/ engagements, kids’ parties, family reunions and more!

HAVE A LARGE GROUP? A yacht charter can transform any occasion by adding unmistakable glamour and pure enjoyment to your event. Special itineraries can be designed per request, special surprises and entertainment can all be arranged.

CHOOSE FROM THESE OPTIONS

40-PASSENGER 75’ SAILBOAT A modern classic schooner with large and wide spacious decks, wonderfully comfortable seating arrangements to entertain up to 40 guests. 90-PASSENGER EVENT YACHT Cruise the waters of the Hamptons in the summer months, and the Florida coast in the winter with this impressive classic 122 foot Winslow yacht for up to 90 people.

TWO BOAT TIE-UP Take any two of our boats and tie-up in your own lagoon for your very own boat party.

WATER TOY BIRTHDAY PARTIES

CORPORATE MEETINGS AND EVENTS

BACHELORETTE AND BACHELOR PARTIES

GRADUATIONS

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WELCOME TO YACHT HAMPTON BOATING CLUB

Enjoy the benefits of owning a multi-million dollar collection of luxury boats and yachts.

MEMBERS ENJOY: • The boating lifestyle without the hassle of ownership • 22% savings on a package of 5 or 10 charters • A selection of 12 new luxury boats and yachts based on your mood • An enormous collection of water toys–complimentary on weekdays • VIP access–priority choice of boats and yachts • Best pricing with no hidden fees or monthly dues • Complimentary sunset cruise • A dedicated captain and crew catering to your every need THIS SUMMER, DON’T BE LEFT AT THE DOCK Yacht Hampton Boating Club is for those who want to be sure they don’t miss the boat and is the centerpiece to a memorable summer in one of the hottest destinations in the world. From a 22’ Bayliner bowrider to our sleek 62’ Pershing yacht that looks and feels as if it were custom-made for James Bond, we have a boat to match every budget and occasion.

PACKAGES START AT $9,000 To view your collection of boats and yachts, visit yachthampton.com

Photo by Ryan Streveler

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LIVE THE YACHTING LIFESTYLE SPEND YOUR SUMMER ON THE WATER WHILE SPENDING LESS

Presenting your multi-million dollar collection of luxury boats and yachts.

YOUR MEMORABLE SUMMER STARTS HERE

All charters include a licensed captain.

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SPRING 2022 PRICING*

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4 Hours Sunset $2,000 $3,000 $1,500 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

4 Hours Sunset $2,700 $3,900 $1,900 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

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SPRING 2022 PRICING*

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4 Hours Sunset $2,000 $3,000 $1,500 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

4 Hours Sunset $2,700 $3,800 $1,800 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

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28’ 2021 YACHT HAMPTON ESCAP E

36’ 2021 AQUILA CATAMARAN + SEABOB

SPRING 2022 PRICING*

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4 Hours Sunset $2,600 $3,800 $1,800 6 Hours *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% .

4 Hours Sunset $4,000 $6,000 $2,800 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

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32’ 2020 SUNDANCER + SEABOB

43’ AZIMUT + SEABOB

SPRING 2022 PRICING*

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4 Hours Sunset $3,490 $4,790 $2,400 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

4 Hours Sunset $4,500 $6,500 $3,200 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

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50’ AZIMUT ATLANTIS + SEABOB

62’ PERSHING + 2 SEABOBS

SPRING 2022 PRICING*

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4 Hours Sunset $10,800 $13,000 $7,000 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

4 Hours Sunset $5,500 $7,500 $3,500 *Visit yachthampton.com for most current pricing. Boating club members save 22% . 6 Hours

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Finding FREEDOM BY SARAH AZZARA PHOTOGRAPHY BY Andrew Agcaoili & PHIL GALLAGHER

Picture yourself Fying over ten miles per hour in any direction. . . “...Get Ready to meet Fliteboard, the world’s most innovative, precision crafted eFoil.”

Picture yourself flying over ten miles an hour in any direction, levitating above the surface of the water with nothing but the wind in your hair and a board beneath your feet using clean electric power. If this sounds like a wild fantasy, get ready to meet Fliteboard, the world’s most innovative, precision crafted eFoil. No wind? No waves? No problem. Fliteboard can self-propel for over two hours on a single charge, with a range of over 25 miles, for an exhilarating experience like no other. Fliteboard uses the same hydrofoil technology as America’s Cup yachts. Its nearly silent electric motor provides a sus- tainable, eco-friendly propulsion system that embodies the current megatrends of e-mobility and cutting-edge hydrofoil technology. But what really stands out about Fliteboard is that it’s easy to learn, and perhaps, most importantly, it’s crazy fun. Interested in taking a Fliteboard out for a spin? Go to a Fliteschool such as Hamptons Fly in East Hampton or any one of the beautiful Fliteschool locations

Photo by Andrew Agcaoili, courtesy of Fliteboard

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around the globe, including Hawaii, Florida, Lake Tahoe, Europe and Australia. Although learning times vary, most new riders find themselves soaring their way across the water before the end of a one-hour lesson. As head of Fliteboard’s U.S. operation, lifelong outdoor sports enthusiast Rudi Miklosvary explains, “You don’t have to be a seasoned waterman or a skier or wind or kite surfer to be able to do this. All you need is a sense of adventure and be comfortable in the water. If you’ve got any sense of balance, you’re going to take to this right away.” The ease of the ride is due in large part to the intense emphasis put on design and craftmanship. “David Trewern, our founder, really focused on the design” Miklosvary says. “He didn’t just want to look for the quickest, the fastest pathway to a product. From the very beginning he focused on designing a purpose-built eFoil… David had this very clear vision to innovate, and to design something that was unique.” Winner of multiple international design awards, Fliteboard’s precision engineering translates into a smooth ride and superior performance that is simply not available with other eFoils. Miklosvary continues, “Your user

“You don’t have to be a seasoned waterman or a skier or wind or kite surfer to be able to do this.”

Photo by Phil Gallagher, courtesy of Fliteboard.

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Photos: Left, Filteboard founder David Trewern, by Jennifer Stenglein. Below by Phil Gallagher, courtesy of Fliteboard.

experience is also going to be one of ‘Wow!’ Right? When I open it up the very first time they go, ‘This thing is beautiful. It’s a piece of art.’” Fliteboard continues to break records and make waves throughout the worldwide water sports community. Not only has Fliteboard achieved top speeds in the eFoil category and taken on some of the biggest waves in the world at Nazare, in August of 2021, Fliteboarders Rob and Morgan Wylie became the first to take an eFoil across the English Channel; that’s some range for a micro-mobility vessel powered entirely by clean energy. Curious? You can see a dazzling demonstration of Fliteboard’s extraordinary

performance at Aquaverse on Saturday, May 21st (visit aquaverseusa.com for more information). And when you’re ready to experience the phenomenally fun Fliteboard for yourself, book a lesson at Hamptons Fly (hamptonsfly.com) or Yacht Hampton (yachthampton.com). That’s all it takes to begin enjoying the intoxicating freedom of flying across the water and astonishing onlookers as you have the time of your life riding a modern miracle.

Photos: Top courtesy of Fliteboard, Left by Phil Gallagher.

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MEET US AT AQUAVERSE 2022! SATURDAY, MAY 21 | 12:00–5:30 PM CLAUDIO’S GREENPORT

Flite has been riding the electric vehicle wave since launching their first Fliteboard in 2018. They’re continuously developing new technology and relentlessly refining their rides.

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A tradition that begins the moment you arrive

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1. New Personal Floatation Device (PFD) impact vest/life jacket. 2. Flite Controller 2.2 with a long throw trigger and patented Virtual Gear system. 3. Flitecell Titanium portable marine battery. 4. Redesigned eFoil case. 4. Flite series 2.2 electric hydrofoil in Ash.

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Check out Flite’s website Fliteboard.com. Series 2.2 is now available to purchase. Price starts at $12,595.

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

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AFLOAT USA MAGAZINE & CLAUDIO’S GREENPORT PRESENT

In partnership with Manna Seafood Blockchain and Yacht Hampton Boat Rental

AN AQUACULTURE, BOATING AND SEAFOOD SHOWCASE ANCHORED AT CLAUDIO’S GREENPORT SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022

Water Toy Demonstrations Luxury Boat Show Aquaculture Events and Speakers

Dockside Dining & Entertainment Virtual Reality Lifestyle Products & Services

AQUAVERSEUSA.COM Visit aquaverseusa.com for the schedule of events, to register for prizes, and to purchase VIP Experience tickets.

FREE ADMISSION

INTRODUCING THE AQUAZONE, A THRILLING DEMONSTRATION FEATURING THE LATEST IN WATER SPORTS AND PERSONAL WATERCRAFT. Aquaverse brings together the most exciting and trendiest luxury water toys in the world for the first time in the Hamptons. From high adrenaline to underwater exploration, discover the ultimate in aquatic entertainment for all ages. Filled with professional riders and the newest toys, you don’t want to miss this summer’s latest obsessions.

Brought to you by Fliteboard and SEABOB

THE FIRST-EVER HAMPTON’S BOAT SHOW IS SAILING INTO AQUAVERSE! Step out onto the deck of a variety of boats for charter and for sale, from a 32’ powerboat to the Lelanta, a classic 90’ sailing yacht. This show is a must for the entire boating community including those looking to rent, boat owners and those who aspire to become their own captain.

Brought to you by Yacht Hampton & Ponant Cruises

EXPERT SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS For both adults and children, our speakers are guaranteed to inform, enlighten, and entertain. Learn about local oyster farming before heading to a working oyster boat for a behind-the-scenes, hands-on look at farming and the best shucking techniques. Explore the entire history of the HMS Culloden, a revolutionary warship resting in Fort Pond Bay, complete with rare video footage of the wreckage. Take part in a virtual reality lesson on the benefits of deep-sea mariculture with a fish-eye’s view of the growing and harvesting equipment. For a complete schedule of speaker presentations, visit aquaverseusa.com

Brought to you by Manna Seafood Blockchain.

BY RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICHAYA KIATYING-ANGSULEE, ROBIN LEE, AND RYAN STREVELER FISH FARMING REIMAGINED Two Dreamers Reel in Aquaculture Success

Photo by Vichaya Kiatying-Angsulee

hether you call it fate, luck, or karma, Donna Lanzetta and Ryunosuke “Jesse” Matsuoka were

destined to share their passion for feeding the world in a healthy and ecologically sensitive way. Their current shared adventure is the establishment of Manna, a sustainable seafood farm in Hampton Bays, designed to counter the drastic dwindling of our worldwide stock of fish in a clean, organic environment. For Donna, whose father owned a fruit farm in upstate New York, a mother whose favorite meals to prepare were centered around fish, and a family butcher business, her early experience was a recipe for her current success. Donna’s passion for sustainable seafood production and concern for the world’s declining fish stocks motivated her to establish the Manna Ocean Foundation as a platform to share her ideas, and Manna Fish Farms as the place to implement them. Many of Jesse’s fondest, earliest memories are also of his childhood years spent in Japan with his mother, Artist Lynn Matsuoka. When dinner conversation became too long, Jesse recalls heading for the kitchen, to learn the menu, the ingredients, their origin, etc. Lynn particularly remembers Jesse’s ninth birthday, when he emerged from the kitchen in full chef uniform, and prepared dessert for the guests. It was decades later that fate

Manna at Lobster Inn located at 5 Inlet Rd West, Southampton, NY 11968. 631-728-5555

stepped in for both Donna and Jesse when Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman brokered a deal, with the help of the Community Preservation Fund (CPF), for the sale of the Lobster Inn not originally planned for conversion to town homes, but to become the new home to Manna at Lobster Inn Restaurant, with Jesse Matsuoka of Sen and K Pasa Restaurants of Sag Harbor at the

Ryunosuke “Jesse” Matsuoka, President, Manna Seafood Blockchain. Photo by ©Robin Lee

Donna Lanzetta, Vice-President, Manna Seafood Blockchain

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COO Mike Meeker, the first Certified Finfish Farmer in the United States. Feeding the growing fish is a special process in itself. The fish are fed from a huge underwater cylinder about 23 feet in diameter and just as tall. The rate of food release is controlled via remote control, mostly by a human being (Donna prefers it that way). Across Inlet Road from the hatchery, Manna at Lobster Inn Restaurant stands behind its owner’s motto that “every dish should exceed the expectations of our guests. To achieve this, our culinary team sources only the best, freshest ingredients.” Jesse strongly believes that his customers have a right to know exactly what fish they are eating, especially since much of the seafood sold in the United States is mismarked. Since his other passion is computer technology, every fish item on the Manna menu will have a QR code, linking to a complete provenance of the fish, sometimes including video interviews with the captain of the boat who caught it. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization warns that, to maintain the current level of the world’s seafood consumption, Aquaculture must double its output by 2030. The techniques that Manna Fish Farms and the restaurant use are critical to our ability to feed future generations in a healthy and always delicious way. For more information, visit mannaoceanfoundation.com.

“Every fish item on the Manna menu will have a QR code linking to a complete provenance of the fish, sometimes including video interviews with the captain of the boat who caught it.”

helm. The property across Inlet Road would become Manna Fish Farms. “Manna” means miracle food from Heaven, in this case the finest quality fish and Donna’s goal for the fish farm. Maintaining the purity of the final product is a specialized process using complex equipment. First, fingerlings are spawned in the onshore hatchery for a year. After that time, they are be placed

in submersible cages approximately 8 miles offshore, and down to a depth of 40 to 60 feet below the surface, where ocean currents can provide constant cleaning. According to Donna, the current cage of choice is the StormSafe Submersible Net Pen, which can hold up to 300,000 pounds of fish at the time of harvest. So far, 18 of these cages are planned for Manna. The Pen was invented by Manna Fish Farms

Photo: Top by Ryan Streveler, #rsphtoworks.

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GOING DEEPER THE BEST DIVING ON THE EAST END

BY RICHARD LEWIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOEL HENDRICKSON

The 1781 sinking of the HMS Culloden in Fort Pond Bay, just west of Montauk Point, has naturally created one of Long Island’s premier dive sites. Photo by Eco-Photo Explorers.

Photos: Top: The imprint left behind by a cannonball on the wreck of the HMS Culloden by Eco-Photo Explorers. Left: An Atlantic Bay Scallop in Long Island’s Peconic Bay by Eco-Photo Explorers.

Natural Dive Sites. The 1781 sinking of the HMS Culloden in Fort Pond Bay, just west of Montauk Point, has naturally created one of Long Island’s premier dive sites. HMS Culloden was one of the British fleet of 14 war ships assigned to guard the local waters during the Revolutionary War. Sadly, it failed in its mission and came to rest in 15-25 ft of water off Will’s Point (now Culloden Point) in Montauk. Ponquogue Bridge in Hampton Bays, also considered one of the top diving locations around, has recently been upgraded and reconstructed. Fortunately for divers, the piers and pilings at the north and south ends were preserved, leaving prime diving opportunities intact. When planning any diving excursion, be sure to ask about certification, which is required by most businesses. If you are looking for scuba training on the East End, contact Hampton Dive Center in Riverhead. Whether you’re diving for recreation, curiosity or research, opportunities abound in our East End waters. It just took us going a little deeper to help find them.

It is fairly easy to find a place to go for a swim on the East End, with all the natural waterfront, coastline and swimming pools. If your passion is diving, however, finding the safest and tested locations is not as simple.

Good and safe diving locations in our area mostly fall into four categories: County and State Parks, Artificial Reefs, Charter Boats and Jetties. and Natural Dive Sites. The non-profit Long Island Divers Association (LIDA), along with offering lessons and certification, has become the de facto official center for information about local diving. According to LIDA President Barry Lipsky, its mission, along with encouraging the diving experience on Long Island, includes identifying and saving quality dive sites, protecting the rights of divers to waterfront access, and educating divers about the unique nature of our local ocean waters. Lipsky points out that our offshore diving areas differ from most others in several ways. Besides the sea floors being dotted with antique shipwrecks, the waters are colder,

darker, and have more currents than other geographic regions. County and State Parks. Cedar Beach sits on the south side of the North Fork facing Shelter Island Sound in the Peconic Bay. Cedar Beach County Park in Southold is free and open to the public, boasting over 2,800 feet of shoreline. There is a broad variety of marine life for viewing, including crabs, scallops, snails, fish and sponges. The area is regularly used by Cornell Cooperative Extension for marine life studies and experiments. Orient Beach State Park has 45,000 feet of frontage on Gardiner’s Bay, with two designated areas specifically recommended for scuba diving. Divers are required to obtain a permit to dive from New York State. Also on the North Fork is Clark’s Beach in Greenport, commonly referred to by the mysterious name

“Secret Beach”. Be sure to contact LIDA to arrange a visit and to get instructions for the lock, since LIDA controls beach access. Artificial Reefs. One of the most ambitious programs affecting the New York State diving community has been the development of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s “Bureau of Marine Habitat Artificial Reef Program”. Thanks partly to major support by LIDA, Barry Lipsky and Governor Cuomo, in 2018 a plan was approved to build a dozen artificial reefs in the ”Marine District”, each 12 miles off the Atlantic coastline in 125-foot deep water. The reefs have multiple benefits. Firstly, building materials for the reefs are primarily large vessels that are out of commission and need disposal sites. Secondly, marine life is naturally attracted to these structures,

providing sea life with a safe living and breeding space, and plenty of subjects for study by divers. Our local artificial reef, Shinnecock Reef, is constructed from the materials of three barges, a tugboat, a wood drydock, two wood boats, a steel cruiser, a steel and concrete tower, two steel trawlers, surplus armored vehicles, and steel and concrete bridge rubble (mostly from the reconstruction of the Tappan Zee Bridge). Charter Boats and Jetties. Charters like Sea Turtle Charters in Montauk specialize in shark and scuba dive charters. Three recommended locations for diving include Fort Pond Bay at Navy Road and both sides of “the jetties” (Montauk Harbor eastside and westside).

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OUT OF THE BLUE

WHALE WATCHING A SEE-WORTHY TRADITION

BY NICOLE TEITLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAI MAR TAMARACK

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To some on the East End, whale watching is considered a rite of passage.

A time honored experience that connects us to the original settlers of these seaside towns. This year the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island (CRESLI) partners with Montauk’s Viking Fleet for its 27th year of seaworthy adventure— and the only whale watching tour on the East End. On most excursions, spectators will have an opportunity to see many of the extensive species that reside in our waters starting with the crown of the Atlantic, the whale. In 2021, CRESLI had a 92% success rate of whale sightings including Finback, Minke, North Atlantic Right, Sei, Sperm, and of course, the celebrated Humpback whale. Other cetaceans boaters will commonly see during the approximately five-hour tour are the Short-beaked Common dolphin, Bottlenose dolphin, and Atlantic white-sided dolphin. There will also be sea turtles such as the Leatherback, Green, Loggerhead, and Kemp’s Ridley. Get those jaws ready, there are several shark species to encounter—the Blue, Basking, Great White, Hammerhead, Thresher, Shorten, and Mako. Some tours report sightings of the other-worldly Ocean Sunfish (which weigh between 540 and 4,400 pounds!), several kinds of tuna— Bluefin, Albacore, Yellowfin, Bigeye, Atlantic Bonito, False

Albacore, and Skipjack— along with Mahi Mahi, White and Blue Marlin, Atlantic Sailfish, and Swordfish. Beyond what’s below, there are various Pelagic birds on the ocean: numerous types of Shearwaters, Storm-Petrals, Fulmar, Gannet, Phalaropes, Jaegers, and several types of Gull. Since 1989, Arthur H. Kopelman, Ph.D, president of CRESLI and now retired marine mammal professor, has been conducting whale watching tours. “It never gets old. Watching interactions between dolphins or between whales, watching them feed or nurse. Or seeing Humpbacks breach. It’s just mind boggling,” Today, the scientist and educator still brings his four decades of expertise to the tours twice a week to keep the tradition alive. We also suggest packing your binoculars when heading to the beach, as many have recently reported sightings along the southern shoreline between Ditch Plains and Sagg Main beach– another exhilarating experience not to be missed. Whale watching tours begin July 3, 2022 and run Wednesdays and Sundays from 2:00-7:00 pm through early September. To learn more about CRESLI’s conservation efforts and educational programs, visit cresli.org.

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Floatation Therapy The Perfect Time Out

at Hamptons Float

By Nicole Teitler

Sometimes your body and mind just need a rest; a moment, a reprieve from life’s day-to-day. Sometimes you just need to float.

Imagine a period with no distractions; a time when “the brain stops receiving input from the body and goes into a deep state of rest.” That is the promise of float therapy, a practice scientifically proven to literally float your worries away, offered exclusively at Hamptons Float in aptly named Water Mill. Hamptons Float is a 2,100 square foot sanctuary and the only place on the entire East End dedicated to this healing technique. Avid floaters and owners Victor Williams and Steve Rosborough began the business as a way of sharing their love for floatation therapy with the Hamptons. “When our mind is calm, we are more present for others, more flexible in our approach to problems and happier,” Victor explained. “The ultimate goal would be to have a mind that feels at ease everywhere, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. The float tank helps facilitate that.” Floatation tanks, (also known as sensory deprivation tanks or isolation tanks) produce a zero-gravity environment that, without external stimulation, work to enhance the mind-body connection and allow the nervous system to completely reset. Each session at Hamptons Float begins with a shower, to rinse off natural body oils, before seven minutes of relaxing music plays to gently guide the mind into a state of nothingness. Then, with earplugs and eye protectors in place, the lights are turned off and, without outside sensory distractions, the body enters a state of pause. The tank, which measures 9 ft long by 4.5 ft wide and 11 inches deep, contains 1,200 to 1,400 pounds of medical grade Epsom salt. It’s this high concentration of salt that raises the density and buoyancy of the water so that the body can float on the surface, producing that zero-gravity sensation akin to being in the Dead Sea in Israel, but without the jet lag.

Both the water and air are set to 94.5 degrees, a temperature known as skin neutral. At this temperature “the brain stops receiving input from the body and goes into a deep state of rest. The goal is to completely melt and disappear into the water,” Victor said. “The breath is a neutral object and when we gently bring our attention to it we feel naturally calm. The float tank is like meditation on training wheels.” For many, floatation therapy is considered an introduction to meditation, a safe space to let things go. But the value is much deeper. According to the Epsom Salt Council, Epsom salt can be used to treat a myriad of ailments. It reduces inflammation to relieve chronic pain, relaxes the body to aid in better sleep, floatation therapy is how it enables the mind to break away from distraction and effortlessly flow into a deep meditative state. “We like to tell clients that the whole mental attitude of coming here is like laying in a hammock between two palm trees on the beach in the Caribbean.” Hamptons Float has four separate flotation tanks, each within an individual spa-like setting with personal shower and changing room separated by two soundproof walls. 90-minute float sessions are all it takes to unlock the potential of true mind- body restoration; a simple way to instantly acclima- tize to vacation mode, minimize jetlag or stress, and avoid the come-down of the work week or hectic summer day. 60-minute sessions are also available. Satisfied clients site the understated elegance and welcoming ambience of Hamptons Float, while Victor and Steve express their appreciation, stating “we feel very blessed to meet and talk to the people that float here.” speeds up post-workout recovery by reducing swelling and repairing muscle damage, helps with dry skin and evens skin tone— the research is mounting. But perhaps the greatest benefit of

Photo courtesy of Hamptons Float

BEING ARTSEA

TRIPOLI PATTERSON Riding a magical wave from surfing to artists’ champion

BY SARAH AZZARA PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN MOORE, @2MADISON_FENDER, & CHLOE GIFFKINS

Tripoli Patterson is a conduit, channeling the universal language of fine art from creators to Tripoli Gallery, his warehouse gallery in Wainscott. Steeped in art from the go, Tripoli’s path was inspired by his mother Terry, who painted, his father Leonardo, who dealt in Pre-Columbian Art, and godmother Lisa De Kooning, daughter of abstract expressionist Willem de Kooning, who helped him open his first gallery space in Southampton at age 24. “Growing up around my father’s Pre- Columbian pieces and seeing that anciently charged practice…before a practice for financial gain… it was more a recording of

Tripoli Patterson styled by Leonard Frisbie located at 78 Main St #7, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Photography by @2madison_fender.

Tripoli Patterson surfing in New York. Photo by Ryan Moore.

BEING ARTSEA

Tripoli Gallery is located at 26 Ardsley Rd, Wainscott, NY 11975. visit www.tripoligallery.com @tripoligallery

“I give the main exhibition space to an artist to us it as their studio; to let viewers have a glimpse into the practice but still acting as a medium between, maintaining the sacredness of the artist.”

Installation view, Arrival: November 26, 2021–February 27, 2022. L to R: Connie Fox, Nour Mobarak, Hiroyuki Hamada, Keith Sonnier, and Dan McCarthy. Photo by Chloe Giffkins, courtesy of Tripoli Gallery, ©Tripoli Gallery Inc., 2022.

Tripoli Patterson styled by Leonard Frisbie located at 78 Main St #7, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Photography by @2madison_fender.

The result was the Alone Gallery, a series of four spotlight exhibitions lasting ten days in August of 2020. Visitors booked appointments online and received text messages giving them a keycode to enter the gallery, where they were allowed to experience the space by themselves in 30-minute windows, after which Patterson and his crew would return to sanitize touched surfaces for the next guests. “You think of all the mental traumas people have been dealing with during the pandemic, and art is such a fulfilling thing for our minds and our sanities— giving them a sense of comfort. Even though there weren’t people, art has a presence of people.” Along with his love of art, Tripoli inherited an affinity for surfing from his mother at a tender age. “I was eight, and I couldn’t swim. So I remember some early surf

sessions, when I fell off my board, just quickly grabbing my leash because I wasn’t a good swimmer. I kind of learned how to swim after learning how to surf. If you put yourself in those scenarios, the survival instinct is pretty good. I feel like that’s taught me how to do everything— I do it all backwards.” A champion by his teens, Patterson surfed all over the world, including Bali, New Zealand, and Oahu, where he enjoyed the hospitality of surf legend Rory Parker. But after a period of self-reflection, Tripoli decided to leave the competitive surfing circuit and direct his energy to providing a platform for artists. Upcoming plans include an exhibition of the works of Connie Fox and Robert Dash as well as an artist in residence program, where Tripoli will continue to create a portal for artists to transport and connect us across time and space.

histories or a recording of our brothers’ and sisters’ presence on the earth— these objects that are sacred and related to a portal or a craft connecting this world to a previous world or a future world,” he says. “I think when an artist is creating a work where they’re really lost in time, they have this – I keep on saying magic—but they have this kind of unknown thing they give to the piece. And then they continue on their journey, but they really leave a piece of themselves with that object they created from that kind of sacred space.” This sense of connection translates into his exhibitions, which aren’t bound by time, medium, or genre. “I give the main exhibition space to an artist to use as their studio; to let viewers have a glimpse into the practice but still acting as a medium between, maintaining the sacredness of the artist.” His most

recent Thanksgiving Collective show, “Arrivals,” featured a diverse spectrum of art including abstracted 1970s landscapes from Connie Fox, neon pieces from the late Keith Sonnier, witty animal portraits from Miles Partington, and emotionally evocative new paintings from Lauren West. Patterson explains: “It’s so great to have the artists around where we can talk to them and see what they were thinking. But a lot of times they’re not going to be present, and you have to just use the information they left us. Sometimes a painting can depict something that a language maybe can’t write.” This was certainly true when a mere six months after moving the gallery to Wainscott in November 2019, Patterson had to find an alternate way to fulfill his mission in the pandemic-shuttered world. Not only the artists, but their viewers could not be present.

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Summer Youth Programs they'll dive right into Kids &

budding Artist

Marine Biologist

BY ERIN ROSEN

Aspiring Surfer

Outdoor Lover

Junior Lifeguard

For those whose kids are stoked on surfing or want to be, that is the goal of the lessons offered at Coreyswave. The school provides the boards, wetsuits and any other necessary equipment, but most importantly, the semi-private group lessons give kids essential ocean safety knowledge, basic skills and surf etiquette, and environmental awareness. From Surf Discovery for beginner surfers to Kids Surf Academy for intermediate to advanced surfers, Coreyswave Kids Surf programs are a perfect way to introduce and develop a connection with the ocean while making new friends. Also offering SUP, parties and events. Learn more at coreyswave.com/kids-surf-academy Coreyswave, 53 Deforest Rd, Montauk, NY 11954 Call: 516-639-4879, Text: 631.668-WAVE, For creative types, the Victor D’Amico Institute of Art offers weeklong summer programs where kids from ages 5 to 15 have the opportunity to work in the painting studio on the historic Art Barge, founded by renowned artist-teachers Victor D’Amico and Mable Birckhead D’Amico. Their goal was to create innovative learning environments for students. A motivation-based approach allows young artists to discover themselves through their own unique creativity. The groups are divided by age but participate in similar lessons, activities, and studio time working in 2D and 3D art mediums. Dependent on the weather, the artists will visit the beach utilizing the ocean for inspiration and do some sand casting. The Art Barge provides all the materials and resources. Visit damico-art.org and sign up for the mailing list to keep apprised of all their events. The weekly programs will start July 11th for 6 weeks from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. The Victor D’Amico Institute of Art, PO Box 1266, Amagansett, NY, 11930. Call: 631-267-3172, Email: damico@damico-art.org Photo courtesy of Victor D’Amico Institute of Art Email: info@coreyswave.com Photo courtesy of Coreyswave There is also a half-day outdoor water adventure program at JBYOGA Hamptons Summer Camp that offers a Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) Camp for ages 5-13 yrs old. It’s a four-day week, 12:00 to 3:30, running mid-June through Labor Day, where kids of all levels learn to stand up paddle at a nearby beach location and enjoy various beach activities, games, and a picnic lunch. They even fit in a bit of yoga and offer an option to book your own private SUP camp for 3-7 yr old kids. Call: 917-301-6919 or Email: jessica@jbyoga.com. Located in Sag Harbor and East Hampton Photo courtesy of JBYOGA

Looking for options for the 5 to 15 set? Whether you have a junior lifeguard, a budding artist, or a marine biologist there's something for everyone on or near the water this summer.

For kids with a genuine love of the beach who want to spend summer in the water, what better way than to join the Junior Lifeguards/Nipper Lifeguard Programs through the Y.M.C.A. East Hampton RECenter. Both programs have similar components such as swimming, running, paddle boarding, along with marine and beach educational activities, but are modified for each age group based on swimming abilities. Chief lifeguard for the Town of East Hampton, John Ryan, Jr., believes the confidence this program imbues in kids to succeed in the ocean or the bay and the safety standards they learn become valuable life skills. At the end of the summer, there’s a competitive tournament

for all the kids to have fun and show off their newly acquired expertise. Every participant must pass an evaluation and training to enroll. If a child is not a strong swimmer, swimming classes are recommended and available at the Y. To register, go online to easthamptonct.myrec.com. Registration opens May 1, 2022 for the June 25-August 7, 2022 sessions. YMCA East Hampton RECenter, 2 Gingerbread Lane, East Hampton, NY, Call: 631-329-6884 Photos courtesy of Nicole Castillo

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