Im coming to New York in Septmeber on holiday for a week from England and I have heard that it is not far to go surfing..... I have never been surfing and would like to do may be a half day of lessons. Is this fisable and if so how eould I go about this???



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2009 05:34AM by askanewyorker.

I can only imagine that you would need to maybe go to the Hamptons to the beach! Then I'm probably wrong...



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2009 05:45AM by askanewyorker.

I know there's surfing in the Rockaways, but September may be too late.



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Listen when your arrival date gets closer come back to Ask and I'll set you up. The action will take place in Mauntauk, Ditch plains. Have several friends that give surf lessons. You'll absolutely love the beach. Gorgous. About 3 1/2 hours outside city at the end of Long Island. You can either rent a car or take a bus or train. I reccommend renting a car.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2009 05:45AM by askanewyorker.

I love this question on 'Ask a New Yorker' Precious!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2009 05:48AM by askanewyorker.

Thnx very much for that.... I know its a bit random..... ur response made me chuckle :0)



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2009 05:46AM by askanewyorker.

There's a great surf store Times Square called Quicksilver!
When you think of surfing (real surfing) you probably don't think of NYC. Wrong! There are a lot of people that surf the beaches around the city. Top right you see Quiksilver on 42nd Street in Times Square. Anyone that knows anything about hangin' 10 knows Quiksilver.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2009 05:49AM by askanewyorker.

[www.newyorksurf.com]



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Gangster Surf
Can Bobby Vaughn, a Californian with a shady past, turn Rockaway locals into professional surfers?



[nymag.com]



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The sun had barely risen over Rockaway Beach, melting what was left of the overnight snow, when Noah Ward and Manny Huth waded into the Atlantic. The bitter December wind was dragging the temperature into the teens and blowing through their wetsuits. There were small sheets of ice forming on the rocks.

[online.wsj.com]



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Quicksilver coming to town, cool vid

[vimeo.com]

New Yorkers Guide Surfing

[www.dnainfo.com]