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TH
THE
THE ROAD HOLE – THE OLD COURSE
Possibly the most demanding hole in all of golf, the Road Hole, a 495-yard
par 4, begins with a blind tee shot over a building that houses some of the
hotel’s workers. Players are advised to drive over the “O” in “Hotel” on the
building’s sign—reading “Old Course Hotel”—to clear the dogleg.
Unfortunately, for players, the tee shot is just the beginning of their ordeal
and the mishaps that ensue are legendary. But taking your lumps at The
Road Hole is one of golf’s rites of passage. And every golfer includes it on
their “must play” list.
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7. T OP F I V E S A I L I N G DE S T I N AT ION S
TOP SAIL
2 THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
We’ve yet to meet anyone who doesn’t nd the
prospect of cutting through turquoise waters an
alluring idea. The British Virgin Islands offers
islands and anchorages all a short distance from
each other. Two of our favorites are Anegada and
OUR FIVE FAVORITE Jost Van Dyke.
SAILING DESTINATIONS. Jost Van Dyke coordinates: 18°27´N 64°44´W
Distance from New York Harbor: 1,420.45 nautical miles
One of the joys of sailing is discovery. These are
some of our favorite places to poke around. Some
are well traveled, others less so.
FRENCH POLYNESIA
1 THE CHESAPEAKE BAY French Polynesia, with its barrier reefs ringing tranquil blue lagoons,
is almost the very de nition of “exotic.” And with the Marquesas a
This is America’s largest estuary and offers 11,600 little over a week’s sail away and Tuamotu Island chain nearby, for
miles of shoreline to explore. Try historic Oxford and those that fashion themselves a latter-day Captain Cook, this area
Chestertown. Visit Smith Island in the lower bay offers the perfect destination.
to get a taste of an authentic waterman’s lifestyle. Island of Tahiti coordinates: 17°38´S 149°27´W
Distance from New York Harbor: 5,403.10 nautical miles
Or nd a sheltered cove, put out your crab pot, and
prepare your own crab feast.
Oxford, Maryland coordinates: 38°41´12˝ N 76°10´15˝ W
Distance from New York Harbor: 152.22 nautical miles
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8. PERFECT
PAIRINGS. “A MEAL WITHOUT WINE IS LIKE A DAY WITHOUT SUNSHINE.”
–Louis Vaudable
1 CA L I F OR N I A
wine:
Chardonnay
cheese:
Cheddar or a similar aged semi-hard cheese
try it with:
Guacamole, grilled shrimp
2 I TA LY If you’re putting together your
wine:
Bellini cocktail (Prosecco + peach purée) own pairings, just remember
cheese: these basic rules:
Crosta di Pane: an Italian soft-rind Brie
best served at room temperature Pair a salty cheese with a sweet wine
try it with: Fruity or sweet wines have a tendency to
Proscuitto, smoked salmon go with a wider range of cheese flavors
Pungent cheeses generally go
better with red wines
Creamy cheeses usually call for
3 F R A NC E a crisp, white wine
wine:
Pinot Noir If you like it, include it. Rules like
these are made to be broken
cheese:
Abbaye de Belloc: a hard cheese from
the Pays Basque region in France
try it with:
Crusty French bread, mushrooms
4 NEW ZEALAND
wine:
Sauvignon Blanc
cheese:
A goat cheese from the North Island’s
Hamilton region
try it with:
Tomatoes, artichokes
Making sure you’re properly stocked with the right provisions while attending an outdoor sporting event is
crucial. But deciding on what to put in your picnic basket can be vexing. We’ve found that, to help us narrow
things down, it’s fun to ll a basket with wines and cheeses that all come from a certain country or region.
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9. The Louisiana
C r aw f i s h B o i l .
Another great backyard affair is the
crawfish boil. There’s something about
it that puts a smile on everyone’s face.
Maybe it’s the spices. In Louisiana,
they like their crawfish spicy, and
we mean spicy. And while you’re at
it, pop in a zydeco CD to add to the
Cajun atmosphere. Like Justin Wilson,
the celebrity Cajun chef used to say,
we “gar-on-tee” a good time.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
(Be sure to ask your supplier for
“purged” crawfish. Just trust us.)
HOW TO DO IT:
LO CAL
F l av o r
SET YOUR GUEST LIST. IT’S TIME TO PLAN YOUR SUMMER PARTY.
You look the part. But can you cook the part? Throwing an authentic regional bash full
of summer flavor is something your friends will look forward to as much as the first
cannonball off the dock. And seafood suppliers will ship next-day, coast-to-coast, so
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