A Hazy Lazy Day of Summer on Fire Island

As the summer of '25 rolls along, let's escape to FIRE ISLAND for a day of fun and frolic in the sun, reachable on Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

ABOUT FIRE ISLAND: Nestled in between the Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, FIRE ISLAND is the ultimate vacation getaway, offering pristine beaches without a hint of pretention and has been a haven for generations of beach-goers, outdoor enthusiasts, and water sport lovers. Free of cars and chaos, Fire Island uniquely seems like a world away from its neighboring New York metropolitan way of life.

FOR THIS MEETUP, we will visit the SAILORS HAVEN/SUNKEN FOREST and CHERRY GROVE parts of Fire Island.

GETTING THERE: The Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Sayville then pick up Colonial Taxi to Sayville Ferry Terminal to take Sayville Ferry to Sailors Haven/Sunken Forest

TRAIN SCHEDULE:

• If you are leaving from PENN STATION in Manhattan: Take the LIRR train leaving at 7:47AM, transfer at Jamaica Station at 8:14AM, and arrive in Sayville at 9:09AM.
• If you are leaving from JAMAICA STATION in Queens: Take the LIRR train leaving at 8:14AM, arriving in Sayville at 9:09AM.
• For departures from any other LIRR station, check train time here ------> https://new.mta.info/schedules

Once in Sayville:

• We will arrive in Sayville by 9:09AM.
• We'll then hop on the Colonial taxi to take us to Sayville ferry terminal. Taxi cost is about $5.00 payable in cash.
• We will aim to take the 9:25AM ferry ride to SAILORS HAVEN. https://www.sayvilleferry.com/sailors-haven

AGENDA:

• Once we arrive in Sailors Haven, we will do a nature walk through Sunken Forest, as well as partake in some more beach fun and frolic time.
• We'll then make our way on foot to CHERRY GROVE, a high-spirited and primarily gay community that was named for a grove of wild cherry trees destroyed in the hurricane of 1938. In Cherry Grove we will explore the community. Lots of restaurant to dine at. We'll also allot some beach time in Cherry Grove.
• At the end of the day, for return trip, we will pick up the ferry leaving from Cherry Grove. **Cherry Grove ferry schedule: https://www.sayvilleferry.com/cherry-grove**
• Day's agenda remains subject to last minute changes. Come with an open mind for adventure and flexibility for whatever the day might bring.

WHAT TO BRING: Beach gear and paraphernalia; sunscreen; bug spray (for the Sunken Forest nature walk); towels; swim suits if you want to swim; change of clothes (there are shower facilities at Sailor's Haven); and whatever else you may need to get you through a day at the beach

DURATION: This is an all-day event but you can leave on your own at any time. We won't judge. Much.

WEATHER: Heavy rain cancels!

LIABILITY WAIVER: come prepared. Participate at your own risks. Hold no one liable etc. etc.