Beach Cleanups New York

🎉🏖️ Steven’s Birthday Beach Party at Coney Island! 🏐🌊

🎉🏖️ **Steven’s Birthday Beach Party at Coney Island!** 🏐🌊 Break out your suntan lotion, beach towels, and beach volleyballs because we’re celebrating my birthday with a fun day at the **Coney Island Boardwalk and Beach!** ☀️🎂 Let’s keep the summer vibes going while we enjoy the ocean breeze, get some sun, listen to music by the shore, and relax with good people. 🌊🎶 Come hang out, make new friends, play volleyball, take a walk on the boardwalk, grab a hot dog, and enjoy a fun birthday beach party at one of NYC’s most iconic summer spots. 🌭🎡🏖️ Remember, **ain’t no party like an SA Party!** 😊🎉 Let’s go out, celebrate, and have fun! **Wepa!** 🥳 📅 **Date:** Saturday, June 6, 2026 ⏰ **Time:** Starting at 1:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Coney Island Boardwalk and Beach 📌 **Meeting Spot:** We’ll meet **inside the subway station but outside the Dunkin’ Donuts** from **1:00 PM to 1:15 PM.** 📱 Text or call **Steven at 646-238-9910** if you need help finding the group.

Volunteers - Help with our public program! - Free Kayaking for everyone!

**DATE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER!** **It’s predicted to be rainy and cold on Saturday - not a great day for paddling. The weather on Monday is looking much better, so we are rescheduling our embayment from Saturday to Monday, May 25th.** **If you are able to help on Monday - great! If you aren’t able to make it on Monday, please change your RSVP as soon as possible so someone else can fill your spot.** **Updated roles will be posted.** **If you want to kayak/paddle board without volunteering just show up anytime on this date between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM!** Our full schedule and details can be found [HERE](https://sites.google.com/hobokencoveboathouse.org/hccb/free-paddle-days) *** This meetup is for volunteers to run our public program. This program exists only because of you! We can always use the help. No experience is necessary to volunteer. We'll show you the ropes on the spot :) Let us know if you would like to assist with **desk/beach/patrol** (Desk and patrol requires previous training)**.** The lead will do their best to give you your prefer choice but it'll depend on experience and where help is needed. *If you can, please sign up for both morning and afternoon!* Our first shift for our first embayment is fully staffed! Thank you everyone for volunteering! Roles are posted below. If you have questions, or need a different role, please send me a message! We are counting on you! If you cannot make it, please change your RSVP as soon as possible so a replacement can be found. This shift is now fully staffed - no one else will be moved from the waiting list unless someone cancels. If you didn’t make it in for this shift, please: • Sign up for one of the other two shifts for this day: • Sign up for next week: • If this is the only time slot you have available, feel free to join the waiting list in case someone cancels. • If you would like to work on special projects for this shift, please send me a message. Embayment Roles - May 23, 2026 Overall Lead - Naomi Shift 1: Desk: 1 Desk Lead - Liz 2 Desk Lead in Training (Optional) - Patzsophie 3 Life Jackets - Charlotte Beach: 1 Beach Lead - Drew 2 Paddle Lesson Teacher (can rotate) - Meg C. 3 Launch/Land Boats - Margaux 4 Launch/Land Boats - Sejal 5 Launch/Land Boats - Zane 6 Launch/Land Boats - Kap 7 Launch/Land Boats - John Lead and Lead in Training also help with Launch and Land Cove: 1 Cove Lead - Kim 2 Cove Patrol - Aleksander 3 Cove Patrol - Jose SUP: 1 SUP trainer - Abishek and Himanshu Special Projects (optional): Special projects include boathouse cleaning and organizing, boat repair, and other projects. We will have a running list. Special projects lead will select a project they feel comfortable taking on. If the beach is not busy, extra volunteers from the beach can help with special projects. 1 Special Projects Lead - Chris

Volunteer SUP training - All Levels

Current and new volunteers who attended an intro session, join us for a training session! Water temp is still cold. dress appropriately! neoprene is encouraged if air temp is low. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP** 1. You volunteered with us in 2025-2026 or attended a volunteer intro session with us and promise to help us for at least 2 embayment shifts in 2026! 1. you are ok getting wet in case you fall in! Remember that a waiver is required every year. [Click here to complete it.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c01c8bb33b77b2595e6fdfa/doc/695a606c38aa3d0012b5747c?event=none) I'll check your email confirmation that day **COME PREPARED** * Quick drying clothes * Change of clothes * Towel * Sunscreen, hat * Water in a reusable bottle **TIMELINE** * 6:00 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment. Safety briefing * 6:15pm - cut off to arrive * 6:20 PM - Move SUP to beach * 6:30 PM - Practice in the cove. Depending on the group maybe take a little trip * 8:00 PM - Return to boathouse * 8:15 PM - clean and debrief * 8:30 PM -Training ends

🏖️☀️🌊🐚 Beach Adventure: Lost at Rockaway Beach!!! 🌅😎✨🌴

🏖️☀️🌊🐚 Beach Adventure: Lost at Rockaway Beach!!! 🌅😎✨🌴 Break out your suntan lotion, beach towels, and volleyballs because it’s time to enjoy the **Rockaway Beach Boardwalk** and relax on the beautiful shore! 🌞⛱️ Let’s keep the summer vibes going with a bang as we enjoy the water, catch some sun, listen to music, and hang out by the beach. 🎶😎🌊 Come make new friends, play volleyball, grab a hot dog by the shore, and enjoy a fun beach day with good people and good energy. 🌭🏐 Remember… **ain’t no party like an SA Party!** 😊🎉 Let’s go out and have fun! \*\*Wepa!\*\*🔥 📍 **Meeting Spot:** Outside of **Kimo’s** ⏰ **Meeting Time:** 1:00 PM – 1:15 PM Text or call **Steven at 646-238-9910** if you need help finding the group. After we get settled, I’ll post my **GPS coordinates** along with photos of the group and our surroundings here on Meetup to make it easier for everyone to find us. 📍📸 If you still have trouble finding us, calling or doing a **WhatsApp video call** is usually better than texting. Sorry, no FaceTime — I’m an Android user! 😂📱 Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🌊☀️🏖️

Little Island - Novice Volunteer Trip

Looking for a day full of both kayaking and being with fellow volunteers supporting our public program? This trip has been scheduled for those volunteering for the 3:00 PM embayment shift, so you can get a morning paddle in before volunteering. Little Island is a no landing trip. We will paddle a short distance each way, perhaps 2 miles, to Little Island, a NYC park suspended over the Hudson on concrete pillars. We'll paddle under the park, into the "concrete jungle", before heading home **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP**: 1. Promise to volunteer with our public programming in 2026. Note, if the trip is full, preference will be given to those on the afternoon embayment shift. AND 2. Completed either 1 training in 2025/2026 with the craft you will be taking or completed a new volunteer session. AND 3. Completed a wet exit in 2025/2026 and show control of your kayak/SUP **Craft**: * Sit on Top - allowed, but limited by the embayment * Sea Kayak - only if completed a wet exit in 2026 and show control of your kayak. NOTE - if you have done a training but not a wet exit yet, we can do one before the trip. Message me please to discuss. * SUP - only if completed 2+ mile round trip or with SUP trainer approval * OC1/OC2 and Surfski can't maneuver under Little Island **Come prepared:** * Change of clothes * Water in a reusable bottle * Sun protection - hat, sunglasses, sunscreen * Anything else you may need to spend 3 hours on the water! **Timeline:** Start readying: 09:30 AM Briefing (cutoff): 10:00 AM Move boats to water: 10:15 AM Depart HCCB: 10:30 AM Arrive destination: 11:20 AM Explore under little island Return briefing: 11:55 AM Depart: 12:00 PM Arrive HCCB: 12:50 PM End of trip: 01:20 PM Eat lunch Embayment 03:00 PM Slack is 11:32 AM. Beforehand, the river is ebbing, with a peak ebb at 07:34 AM of -2.2 knots. After, the river is flooding, with a peak flood at 01:52 PM of 0.9 knots. Sunrise is at 05:28 AM. Sunrise is at 08:26 PM. \-\-\-\- HCCB is completely volunteer run. Our guides generously take time out of their busy schedules to run trips and trainings. Here are our guidelines about cancelations and no-shows: \ *For a trip, please cancel prior to 8:00 PM the day before* the trip. \ *For a training, please cancel at least 6 hours* before the training. If you do not cancel before the cancelation cutoff time, you will be marked as a no-show. Hosts reserve the right to deprioritize you on waitlists after the second no-show of the year.

Sunset & Bonfire in CT

# **REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND [https://joinoutsiders.com/events](https://joinoutsiders.com/events)** Join us for Sunset & Beach Bonfire in Connecticut- an easy coastal escape designed for golden hour magic and fireside connection. We’ll head up the shoreline to one of Fairfield’s beautiful beaches, where the sky opens wide and the horizon puts on a show. Expect a relaxed beach walk, salty air, and that slow exhale feeling you only get near the water. As the sun begins to dip, we’ll gather around our reserved bonfire pit: warming up, sharing stories, and settling into the kind of evening that feels simple and unforgettable. Whether you come solo or with friends, you’ll leave with sandy shoes, smoky sweatshirts, and new connections. ✨ **Event Details:** **3:30 PM** – Meet at The Standard Biergarten **4:00 PM** – Depart NYC **6:00 PM** – Arrive at Fairfield Beach / Beach walk **6:45 PM** – Bonfire begins **8:30 PM** \- Sunset **9:00 PM** – Depart Connecticut **11:00 PM** – Back in NYC *(All times are approximate and subject to traffic and group flow.)* ### **What’s Included in Your Ticket:** * Round-trip transportation * Reserved beach bonfire permit * Firewood + fire setup * Light beverages for the ride home * OUTSIDERS host on-site * **What to Bring:** * Closed-toe shoes (boots or sneakers) * Layers (it may get cool after sunset) * Blanket or beach chair to sit on * Water bottle * Snacks * ### **Important Notes:** * Our adventures are full-day experiences. We do not recommend scheduling other activities that day, as return times can vary. * If you are not dressed in weather-appropriate gear or your attire is deemed unsuitable for the activity, we have the right to turn you down for the safety of the group and yourself. * If you have any medical conditions or injuries that might prevent you from completing the trip, please consult your physician to confirm your ability to partake in the activities safely. * A signed waiver is required.

Astoria & LIC Networking @ Pig Beach

**Astoria and LIC networking at Pig Beach** A mix of professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs coming together for real conversations and local connections. No pitches. No awkward networking energy. Just good people, a great space, and a chance to meet people you will actually see around the neighborhood. Come grab a drink, get some BBQ, and meet your neighbors.

SUP training - All levels

Join us for SUP training session. All levels. You can just paddle on your own, or receive some instruction from basic to advance strokes. Plan to get wet. **You must bring a change of clothes** and a towel. We'll be staying in the cove area with very small chance of going for a short trip, If you have not signed our waiver this year please do so [here.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c01c8bb33b77b2595e6fdfa/doc/695a606c38aa3d0012b5747c?event=none) I'll check emails confirmations that day. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP** * You volunteered with us in the past OROR OR * Attended an "intro" session with us and promise to help us for at least 2 embayment shifts in 2026 **COME PREPARED** * Quick drying clothes * Change of clothes * Towel * Sunscreen, hat * Water in a reusable bottle **TIMELINE** * 6:00 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment. Safety briefing * 6:20 PM - Move SUPs to beach * 6:30 PM - Practice in the cove. Depending on the group maybe take a little trip south against the current * 7:45 PM - Return to boathouse * 8:00 PM - Clean and put away equipment * 8:45 PM -Training ends \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Hudson River entrance NOAA current predictions PM - Slack PM - Max flood \~

Volunteer SUP training - Intermediate/Advanced

volunteers who have attended an intermediate or advanced SUP training and feel comfortable learning footwork on the SUP. We will be doing drills, pivot, turns, and technique work! Water temp is still cold. dress appropriately! neoprene is encouraged if air temp is low. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP** 1. You attended a intermediate or advanced SUP training 1. you can self rescue 1. you are ok getting wet! Remember that a waiver is required every year. [Click here to complete it.](https://app.waiversign.com/e/5c01c8bb33b77b2595e6fdfa/doc/695a606c38aa3d0012b5747c?event=none) I'll check your email confirmation that day **COME PREPARED** * Quick drying clothes * Change of clothes * Towel * Sunscreen, hat * Water in a reusable bottle **TIMELINE** * 6:00 PM - Meet at HCCB. Prepare equipment. Safety briefing * 6:15pm - cut off to arrive * 6:20 PM - Move SUP to beach * 6:30 PM - Practice in the cove. Depending on the group maybe take a little trip * 8:00 PM - Return to boathouse * 8:15 PM - clean and debrief * 8:30 PM -Training ends

Guide / Trip Leader Training

***Guide Training*** **Be on time.** Get ready quickly. Let's maximize our time on the water. When you sign up, you'll be placed on a waitlist until the host makes sure you are part of the 2026 guide training class. Bring a towel and a warm change of clothes! **Prerequisites for all:** \*You can prepare all your equipment in 5 - 10 minutes with little or no assistance \*Active volunteers who helped us run our embayment program in 2025 \*Priority will be given to the 2026 guide class.

[MEMORIAL DAY @ 12 - 2 ] Competitive/Intermediate B/BB - Volleyball 4x4

Historic Riverside Park Volunteer Service & Lunch Under The Trees