This weekend the US Open lands on Long Island, where nearly 100,000 spectators will travel to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in the Hamptons. The storied course is known for its sandy terrain and classic views of the Peconic Bay between the South and North fork of the island.
Considered to be some of the oldest links in the country, there’s plenty of new to get into this weekend. Shifting from greens to blues, Boatsetter and Malbon are linking up to celebrate the local scene and the spirit of competition, craft, and the great outdoors on the water.
From birdie putts to birdyfish sailboats, try your hand at something new for the ultimate side-quest summer.
From the Fairway to the Water
Golf and sailing go hand-in-hand. Both have a tricky relationship with tailwinds. Both get you outside with a wheel or club in your hand. And both are experiencing a shift from exclusive to inclusive.
Malbon Golf, the lifestyle brand inspired by the game of golf, has pushed back on the idea that golf, or any outdoor sport, belongs to a certain kind of person. Their Malbon Home series is built around that same ethos: bring people together, get outside, and make it something worth showing up for.
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Before the Hamptons became the Hamptons, Sag Harbor was one of the most important ports in the United States. The ships that left from this harbor were crewed by some of the most experienced sailors in the world. The cedar-shingled captain’s houses that still line the streets are a quiet monument to the town’s history.
That history doesn’t disappear when you push off from the wharf. You feel it as the water opens up past the harbor mouth, the sight of Cedar Island Lighthouse rising out of the bay, and the osprey circling overhead. Sailing here is more than recreation; its connection to the outdoors— a point of importance that its residents have long known.
Side-quest Itinerary
One thing golf and sailing share is that they both look more intimidating than they are, and both reward you for giving them a shot.
You don’t need to know how to sail to enjoy Bonnie Lynn. But if the day plants a seed, Long Island is genuinely one of the best places in the country to learn. The protected bays of the North Fork, Peconic Bay, and Gardiners Bay offer calm, learner-friendly conditions that are hard to find elsewhere on the East Coast. Schools operate out of Greenport and Sag Harbor, and Boatsetter’s listings throughout the Long Island include options with captains who will teach you the basics while you’re underway. The distance between “I’ve never sailed” and “I can handle a boat” is shorter than most people think.
Consider it a companion sport to golf. Both are games of feel and patience. Both put you outside. Both are better on the East End in June.
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Long Island has some of the most distinctive sailing inventory on the East Coast. Here you’ll see classic wooden boats, modern sloops, day sailors built for exactly the kind of afternoon we’re describing. Whether you want to captain your own or go out with a captain, Boatsetter’s listings in Sag Harbor, Greenport, Shelter Island, and the surrounding waters give you real options.
Browse unique sailboats on Boatsetter and plan your own side quest this summer.
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