
48 Hours of Sun and Swell in Montauk
When we invited Forest Woodward, one of our favorite photographers, to Montauk for the weekend, we had no idea we’d be graced with the best waves we’ve seen in years.

When we invited Forest Woodward, one of our favorite photographers, to Montauk for the weekend, we had no idea we’d be graced with the best waves we’ve seen in years.
By Guest Writer

Some desks at Gear Patrol are dirty, some are disorganized and some are perfectly manicured.

Today in Gear: A synthesizer with all the bells and whistles, new running shoes from Adidas, unlimited reading from Amazon and more.

Watches and motorsport have long been intrinsically linked.

One of the best ways to enjoy a summer weekend is a top-down road trip out of town.
By Jason Heaton

For our series, Timekeeping Selects, we’ve partnered with Analog/Shift, the New York-based purveyor of vintage watches. We’re doing the legwork for you, handpicking stunning, unique vintage timepieces at a wide variety of prices — all with impeccable authenticity, great stories, meticulously serviced and ready to wear.
By Jason Heaton

Over the decades, BMW’s iconic M3 has only grown in power, performance (and in most cases, weight), going from niche sports sedans to one of the most popular performance-focused automobiles in the industry. The best part?
By Gear Patrol

The slightly slick track at Wisconsin’s Road America has me wondering just how little effort it would take to spin the 425 hp German monster I’m driving. The truth is that the M4 I’m helming isn’t working nearly as hard as it can with its 425 hp (and more importantly) its 406 lb-ft of torque and shaved corpulence.
By Amos Kwon

What are underground supper clubs and how do you get an “in”?

After years of global vilification and false stigma, absinthe is making a comeback.
By Tucker Bowe

Underground supper clubs, where strangers eat home-cooked meals made by professional chefs, are spreading throughout America.

Josh Donald, co-proprietor of Bernal Cutlery in San Francisco, gives a lesson in Japanese whetstone sharpening.

Today in Gear: A storage solution for your devices, a smartphone operated door lock, an Arrested Development writer’s new book and more.

Pro triathlete Jordan Rapp is a poster boy for endurance — and not just because he’s won five Ironmans, two Leadman Epic 250s and the 2011 ITU Long Distance World Championships.

Ever wonder what happens at a yoga festival?
By Matt Minich

Mastering the guitar is no easy feat; neither is buying one.

With more than a few chores piling up, we powered up the cordless Bosch 18V Multi-X Oscillating Tool to see if the brand’s new high-powered portable was worth the investment.

The Superocean Chronograph Steelfish ($5,700) is Breitling’s latest addition to its dive watch lineup.
By Jason Heaton

How do you popularize an obscure sporting event that runs through the remotest oceans for three quarters of a year? That is Knut Frostad’s task as CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, a round-the-world yachting competition that takes place every two years.
By Jason Heaton

Unlike the America’s Cup, which is all about speed over a short distance, the Volvo Ocean Race is a challenge of endurance. In this year’s running of the race, starting in October in Alicante, Spain, crews of eight sailors will race around the globe in stages lasting up to four weeks at a time, stopping in various ports such as Capetown, Auckland and Newport along the way.
By Jason Heaton