Whether you’re a licensed boat captain, a bayman or someone who’s decorating a beach home, Preston’s two shops on the dock in Greenport have everything you need.
Preston’s features a marine supply shop with clothing and gear as well as a “gallery” shop featuring home decor and gifts. It was founded in the 1800s by a Boston captain named Samuel Truman Preston. The shop was later purchased by the Fagan family, who still run it today.
- Acrylic tumblers, $10.95 each
Whether you’re enjoying a libation on the boat or by the pool; these stemless acrylic glasses keep you safe from broken glass. Preston’s features a wide variety of patterns to suit your tastes.
2. Wallaroo hat, $67.95 The SPF 50+ sun protection of these hats make them excellent for beach or boat. Sizes and styles are unisex and feature varying accents.
3. Buoy bell with wind catcher, $53.95 These metal bells and wind catchers are made in Round Pond, Maine. Preston’s has a variety of colors of the bells with assorted hanging wind catchers.
4. Holiday cards, $9.95/pack
Make your love of the water known with these whimsical holiday cards. The designs vary, but some favorites include beach chairs and umbrellas decorated with holiday wreaths.
5. Laser-cut chart of the North Fork, $328.00 These charts, made from Baltic birch, are laser cut and etched with local bodies of water and major highways. This piece showcases the North Fork, Long Island Sound and local bays while also marking water depths.
6. Assorted apparel Preston’s marine has everything from boat shoes to wellies to fishing waders. Beyond the practical supplies, they also sell the softest sweatshirts ($40+) for when a cool breeze rolls into town.
7. Flour sack towels, $7.95
Stamped in a variety of patterns, these towels are great for use as fancy napkins, decorative towels or cover for fresh bread.
8. Sailor’s knot doorstop, $35.95 This doorstop is where form meets function. It’s heavy-duty enough to hold open a door and attractive enough to add nautical flair to your home.
9. Model ships, starting at $55 Preston’s features a variety of model ships, some simple and some ornate and handcrafted. Each one is a replica of a historical vessel. Price vary by piece. Not pictured.
