ROOTS: Luke Leys
Meet Luke Leys—eighth-generation Newporter, firefighter, surfer, and co-founder of Leys and Co. Tents. From family roots in the legendary Newport Tent Co. to launching his own venture, Luke carries on a proud East Coast legacy with grit and style.
ROOTS: Candace Ceslow
Meet Montauk artist Candace Ceslow, whose ocean-inspired paintings capture the calm, wild beauty of the East End. Her studio in town has become a creative haven for layered, intuitive work full of stillness and light.
ROOTS: Pat Havlik
Meet Montauk charter captain Pat Havlik, a local legend behind Momentum Charters. Pat shares his deep connection to the water, the town, and the people who make this place feel like home.
ROOTS: Toppa Sisters
The Toppa Sisters, lifelong Newport locals and twin creatives, share their story of growing up on the island, their deep family roots, and the bond that continues to inspire their work.
Coastal Detours: Way Out West
At the root of surfing and its core, exploration is the reason for its existence. Whether it’s the first person who decided to explore the sensation of standing up on...
SWELL STORIES - Cold Plunge
"Winter surfing means fewer crowds, which makes a surf buddy more of a life insurance policy than anything else when the wind chill is claiming 2°" A visual journey through...
SWELL STORIES - Hurricane Season 24
The first of our swell stories takes you on a detailed visual journey of what was, unfortunately, one of the more disappointing hurricane swell seasons in the Northeast.
What's In A Name?
People often ask where the name Whalebone came from, and rightfully so, they often assume it has something to do with, well... whales... While we understand the reasoning there, you...
An Ode To The Off Season
Whalebone in is a tight-knit community of hearty people who truly embody what it is to live life on the water, and are passionate about the place they call home,...
Ditch Witch Invitational
The highly anticipated Ditch Witch Invitational IV was held last week after an excruciatingly long 6 year hiatus. The invite only, team relay style surf competition, captained by some hometown...
Lady Sliders
We spent a summer morning the best way we know how: catching waves and sharing laughs with some of our favorite people—who also happen to be the some of the most...
ROOTS
Earlier this summer, we joined forces with our friend and local photographer, James Katsipis, to create ROOTS: a photo series that celebrates the stories and faces of the hardworking individuals in our Whalebone community, both in Montauk and beyond. Take a look behind the lens and get to know some of these great folks.
