A nice channel for getting out, don’t you think?
I was checking out various Google Maps images to see if anyone is sailing spots I know (a few years ago the usual suspects and I were caught rigging at Meschutt, and as of press time the Google shots of Napeague show two kiters and two windsurfers). Too much time on my hands, it would seem. Anyhow my I was caught by this apparent rip current in front of the Bridgehampton Surf Club, about 3/4 mile east of the Cut at Mecox. We use these things to get out through the break when SUPsurfing (and I’m the worst at spotting them…ask anyone!) but this one I see.
Good for SUP, no joke for a swimmer caught in one. 
Here is a link to NOAA’s 101 about getting caught in a rip current and what to do (don’t swim against the current, swim parallel to shore, don’t panic, when you finally get clear of the outpulling water then head back to shore, and wave for help if you need it.)
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