montauk watersports

surfing

Find your inner surfer at Ditch Plains. MontaukÕs famous surfing beach. The increasing popularity of long board surfing brings many surfers and spectators to Ditch, even in winter. Remember Ditch etiquette Ð the surfing areas are 250 feet in either direction to the east and west of the bathing beach. Surfers looking for bigger waves head to Camp Hero, a rock-studded patch of right breakers beneath the cliffs on which a World War II gun battery once stood, and Turtle Cove, the farthest east and perhaps best Montauk break, just below the Montauk Lighthouse.
Not just a sport for the young, all ages can learn to ride the waves. Don't know how to surf? Take lessons, contact Air & Speed Surfshop 668-0356, for lessons and tours. Surfing camps are offered throughout the summer through Air & Speed Surfshop. Kids and adults can also catch the waves and ride them to shore on boogie-boards on any of Montauk's ocean beaches. To buy or rent a surfboard, or for advice or information, visit Air & Speed .

snorkeling and scuba

The H.M.S. Culloden, a popular Montauk dive spot just two to three miles west of the Montauk jetties at Culloden Point, brings sightings of an English frigate that sank in 1871. Access is through stairs at the end of Soundview Avenue. The Culloden sits about 20-25 feet below sea level and several of her large cannons and timbers can still be seen.

waterskiing

Whether you have your own boat or rent one, Lake Montauk is the place for waterskiing. Uihlein's, located at the Harbor, will rent you all you need.

kitesurfing and windsurfing

Fast becoming the most popular place for kitesurfing in the northeast, Napeague Bay appeals to beginners and extreme surfers. The clean, shallow waters are perfect for sailboards; there is always wind because of a thermal effect on the bay. Shallow water, great wind, beautiful scenery and a big bay for a nice broad reach makes Napeague Bay a paradise for beginners and experienced surfers alike.

canoeing and kayaking

Canoe or kayak on one of Montauk's hidden ponds, or try Fort Pond, Fort Pond Bay, or Lake Montauk. Puff & Putt (668-4473) in the Village rents canoes for Fort Pond. Adventurous kayakers can challenge the rigorous ocean surf. UihleinÕs at Montauk Harbor rents ocean kayaks and also arranges for kayaking excursions and lessons.

sailing

Lake Montauk makes pleasant sailing for day sailors and dinghies and larger boats will enjoy the offshore waters. Now you can charter a sailboat! Northern Sun (668-4002), a charter sailboat will take you out on a 1/2 day, full day, sunset, or overnight sail in local waters. Sail you own boat or rent a sailboat at Puff & Putt in the Village for a smooth sail over Fort Pond.

boating

You can rent skiffs, bowriders, and center consoles at Uihlein's at Montauk Harbor. Puff & Putt in the Village rents boats to take on Fort Pond.

jet ski

Rentals and lessons are offered at Uihlein's at Montauk Harbor.