Dunewood, New York

Dunewood is a small beach community in the western end of Fire Island, New York State. With about 100 homes originally all built on an identical floor plan,^[1] some old-time residents would frequently refer to Dunewood as "Levittown on the bay." While the community specifically does not market itself to tourists and short-term renters,^[1] it is a popular location for long-term residents, and properties are rarely for sale.^[2] The town has only very limited facilities, and while during summertime, it shares a doctor with nearby Fair Harbor (from where ferry connections to Long Island also exist), during other times of the year, serious cases have to be medevaced by helicopter.^[3]

The town (and Island's) primary form of transportation.

Dunewood, like many neighboring communities, suffers from coastal erosion, which the community in the early 2000s was attempting to control via beach replenishment, the sand replacement funded by taxes levied through each community's erosion control district. Environmental concerns have however hindered similar projects on Fire Island for decades.^[4]

Dunewood Yacht Club

The Dunewood Yacht Club (DYC) is a staple of Dunewood and of the larger Fire Island community. It offers a long tradition of sailing instruction for a wide range of ages and all skill levels. The Yacht Club offers instruction on Sunfish sailing dingies. After passing a swim test, students are assigned to a specific class based on age and skill level.

Children Learning how to Sail at the Dunewood Yacht Club

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Dunewood (from the Fire Island website)
2. ^ Havens; Buying Refuge in Uncertain Times - New York Times, Friday 26 April 2002
3. ^ Havens; Weekender - Fair Harbor, N.Y. - New York Times, Friday 6 August 2004
4. ^ A Creeping Sensation For Fire Island Owners - New York Times, Sunday 14 October 2001

Coordinates: 40°38′26″N 73°10′59″W / 40.640522°N 73.183043°W / 40.640522; -73.183043