KidMontauk

Featured this year are:

• Colonial Toys and Games featuring Shari Crawford
• Boat Safety and Knot Tying by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
• Book Signing by Henry Osmers, author of ON EAGLE’S BEAK: A HISTORY OF THE MONTAUK LIGHTHOUSE
• Leather Crafting by Steve Crawford
• Traditional Pottery by Mary Scott
• Trap Fishing by Town Co-Historian Stuart Vorpahl
• Signing of Art Work by famed local artist Terry Elkins
• Face Painting
• Presentations by Kings of the Coast Pirates
• Bonac Radio Club (Sunday only)

Admission prices are $9 for adults (ages 13 to 61), $7 for Senior Citizens (62 and older), $4 for children 41 inches in height up to age 12. Children under 41 inches in height are free but may not climb the tower nor may they be carried up the tower. Please be advised that NY State Department of Parks charges a parking fee.

The swells have been big, the beaches full and the weather is bright and perfect!  If you haev been to the ocean beaches over the past week, you know that there have been people talking about rip currents and rip tides.  It’s important to know the difference.
An Undertow is a strong backwash off beach caused by big waves crashing on the beach face.  It extends 10s of ft from the shore.  The water depth could be inches to several feet.  The danger is that you could be knocked aroudn by waves.  This situation is most dangerous for small children.  Escape between breaking waves by walking or crawling up beach.
Rip Currents are strong offshore flows at certain locations.  They extend 100s of feet offshore along the south shore of Long Island.  They occur in 2-10+ feet.  You can be pulled offshore into water over your head.  You escape by swimming parallel to beach of let current take you beyond the breakers while floating and then swim diagonally back to shore.
Riptides are strong offshore currents at inlets. They extend 1,000s of feet offshore at Shinneock Inlet in water 10s of feet.  One can be pulled far offshore by ebbing or falling tide.  You escape by waving for help to attract attention of fishermen or boaters.
This information is provided by the School of Marine and Atnospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University.

Last Friday my dear friend, Dave Hartstein, passed away suddenly.  Cause of death is unknown but it is strongly suspected to have been caused by a virus.  Dave was a local community member, beloved husband, father of three and respected chiropractor.  He was well known for his kind nature, good wit and intuitive nature to heal.

Friends worked very quickly to set up a foundation and benefit in Dave’s name.  If you would like to contribute to Heather Hartstein and family, please make a check out to:

The East End Foundation
PO Box 1746
Montauk, NY 11954

Please make sure make the check out to “The East End Foundation” & write put “Hartstein” in the memo line on the check.

There will be at Fundraising Benefit for the Hartstein Family at Sole East on Friday, July 15th in honor or Dave Hartstein.  Details to follow.

Whether Dad is into outdoor adventures, artistic endeavors or just enjoys reading a good book or the paper, there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate father’s day in Montauk.

Here’s 10 things you can do for Dad to make his day extra special:
1- Book a fishing charter on the Masterpiece and enjoy a family day on the water.
2. Take a sail on the Maui with Montauk Sailing Adventures.
3- Book an afternoon with Montauk Adventures and learn about the history and best kept secrets of Mtk.
4- Take him to brunch at Sole East with live Brazilian Music.
5- Reserve a Sunset Dinner with Live Music at Navy Beach so the kids could play on the beach while you dine outdoors.
6- Treat him to his next read at the Montauk Book Shop.  Pick up the Times for him there too.
7- Pack the fishing poles and a picnic and head out to the Lighthouse or his favorite fishing spot.
8- Book him some time on the Montauk Downs Golf Course or Down’s Tennis Courts.
9- Head down to Pier Group Men’s Store at Gosman’s and outfit him in some nice new threads.
10- Give him some surfing time and meet him at the Ditch Witch for a yummy breakfast or lunch.  Get him a new wet suit at Sunset Surf Shack.

The longest day of the year, or the Summer Solstice, in the Northern Hemisphere is on June 21st!

Sole East in Montauk is having a Solstice Party Friday, June 17th at 5 pm. Live music with Dalton Portella and more. $25 at the door.

Sunday, June 12th at 5 pm in Montauk Harbor

Come down to Montauk Harbor today to watch the annual Blessing Of The Fleet .  The boats “adorned in their colors and numbers” pro cess from numerous marinas and line up to be blessed by the clergy on the Coast Guard Cutter “Ridley” at  the end of the town dock. From their they proceed through the channel and out of the harbor where  wreaths are placed in the water in remembrance of those lost at sea. Some great places to bring the children to see the full event are Gosman’s Dock, Gin Beach and Inlet Restaurant and .