LOCALS
Co-owners Mike Reinhardt and Mike Kololyan are best buddies
who grew up in Rockaway. They’re lifelong surfers and skaters
who teach both sports at this academy, which they founded in
2011. They can also be hired for contests, festivals and parties.
Surfboards and wetsuits provided. Check them out on the sand at
Beach 69th Street and www.localssurfschool.com.
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Frank Cullen offers the standard programs — private and
group lessons, camp, etc. — but he also organizes singles and
women-only classes. Check them out at Beach 69th Street and
www.surflessonsnewyork101.com.
Editor’s note: The Gateway National Recreation Area is
described in the Public Spaces section.
WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING
Captain Tom Paladino leads Atlantic Ocean expeditions with
his company, American Princess Cruises, Wednesdays through
Sundays. Voyagers check out 50-foot-long humpback whales
and playful dolphins while still being able to see the Manhattan
skyline. Some treks include presentations and exhibits by
naturalists.
American Princess is a 95-foot-long aluminum cruising boat.
The United States Coast Guard has certified it for up to 250
passengers at a time. Equipped with a high output stereo/PA
system with speakers, the vessel has a large upper deck with
a canopy and removable side curtains. It also has a large main
deck and cabin with cushioned seating, movable tables for casual
dining, a bar station and a separate buffet area.
Children are welcome on board. In fact, they’re encouraged to
participate in the adventure by helping the crew take the official
whale and dolphin count. Regular cameras, video cameras and
binoculars are permitted, and American Princess encourages
patrons to post their photos and videos on its Facebook page.
Address: Before COVID-19, American Princess was anchored at
the Jacob Riis Landing in the Rockaways. Now, all adventures
depart from Pier 3 at 2498 Emmons Ave. in Brooklyn’s
Sheepshead Bay, and www.americanprincesscruises.com.
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