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City of Water Day - Festival Volunteers

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00 PM
From Ke Aloha Outrigger of Hoboken
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๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐ŸŒด Letโ€™s Gather To Escape Our Isolation @ Robert Moses Beach!!! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐ŸŒด Letโ€™s Gather To Escape Our Isolation @ Robert Moses Beach!!! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’™

Sat, Jul 18, 3:30 PM
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๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐ŸŒด Letโ€™s Gather To Escape Our Isolation @ Robert Moses Beach!!! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ…๐Ÿš๐Ÿ’™ Come escape the busy streets of NYC and join us for another **Long Island Adventure** at beautiful **Robert Moses Beach!** ๐ŸŒดโœจ Iโ€™m a hopeless romantic, so letโ€™s give each other a little hope, sunshine, laughter, and good vibes by the ocean. Whether youโ€™re shy, awkward, a little crazy, or just looking for new friends, you are welcome here because youโ€™re already my new **amigo or amiga!** ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿค Letโ€™s get away from the noise, breathe in the ocean air, enjoy the beach, and remind ourselves that we donโ€™t have to stay isolated. Sometimes all we need is a train ride, some sunshine, and a group of good people to feel alive again. **Wepa! Hope to see you soon!** ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽถ *** ### ๐Ÿ“ How to Find Us The easiest way is to meet us outside of the **McDonaldโ€™s near Penn Station from 11:30 AM to 11:45 AM**. From there, weโ€™ll walk over together and take the **12:21 PM LIRR train to Babylon**. ๐Ÿš† If youโ€™re driving or taking the train from another stop, please meet us at **Robert Moses Beach around 2:30 PM**. Iโ€™ll also post my **GPS coordinates** and photos of the group/surroundings to help latecomers find us. If youโ€™re really lost, calling me is probably better than texting. ๐Ÿ“ž **Steven: 646-238-9910** *** ## ๐Ÿš† Step 1: LIRR Train **Penn Station โ†’ Babylon** **Zone 1 โ†’ Zone 9** ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ **One-way Off-Peak Fare:** about **$13.00** ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ **Round-trip Off-Peak Fare:** about **$26.00** Off-peak usually applies outside weekday rush hours, such as midday weekends or weekdays after 10:00 AM and before 4:00 PM. โญ If traveling during weekday peak hours, the fare may be higher, around **$17.50 one way**. *** ## ๐ŸšŒ Step 2: Suffolk County Transit Bus **Babylon โ†’ Robert Moses State Park** **Route 15** ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ **One-way Adult Fare:** about **$2.25** ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ **Round-trip Bus Fare:** about **$4.50** The bus ride from Babylon to Robert Moses is usually about **25 minutes**. *** ## ๐Ÿ’ฐ Estimated Total Transit Cost | Option | One-Way | Round-Trip | | ------ | ------- | ---------- | | LIRR Off-Peak + SCT Route 15 | **$15.25** | **$30.50** | | LIRR Peak Outbound + SCT | **$19.75** | **about $33.50** | | LIRR Peak Both Ways + SCT | **$19.75** | **about $39.50** | *** ## ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Example Itinerary ### ๐ŸŒŠ Outbound Trip **12:21 PM** โ€“ Board the LIRR Babylon Branch train at Penn Station **1:30 PM** โ€“ Arrive at Babylon LIRR Station **2:05 PM** โ€“ Board Suffolk County Transit Route 15 toward Robert Moses **Around 2:30 PM** โ€“ Arrive at Robert Moses State Park / Beach area Estimated outbound cost: **$15.25** *** ### ๐ŸŒ… Return Trip Catch Route 15 from Robert Moses back to Babylon, then take the LIRR from Babylon back to Penn Station. Estimated return cost: **$15.25** Estimated round-trip total: **$30.50** *** ## ๐Ÿ”— Helpful Official Links **MTA LIRR Fare Information:** [https://www.mta.info/fares](https://www.mta.info/fares) **LIRR Schedules:** [https://new.mta.info/schedules](https://new.mta.info/schedules) **Suffolk County Transit Information:** [https://sctbus.org](https://sctbus.org) *** ### โœ… Quick Summary Bring your beach towel, sunscreen, snacks, water, good energy, and maybe a little courage to meet new people. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿงด๐Ÿฅค Weโ€™re escaping NYC for a day, chasing the sun, and reminding ourselves that life is better when we gather together. **Letโ€™s Gather To Escape Our Isolation @ Robert Moses Beach!!! ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Wepa!**

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

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

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00 PM
From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse
4.9

**If you want to kayak/paddle board without volunteering just show up between 6:30 PM and 7:30 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!* **Overall Lead:** **Desk Primary:** Desk: **Life Jackets**: **Beach Primary:** Beach: Beach: Beach: Beach: **Cove Patrol Primary:** Cove Patrol: Cove Patrol: Cove Patrol:

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Rescheduled (Sunday) :๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ–๏ธ Letโ€™s Get Lost Together in Long Beach!!! โœจ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ…

Rescheduled (Sunday) :๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ–๏ธ Letโ€™s Get Lost Together in Long Beach!!! โœจ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ…

Sun, Jul 12, 3:15 PM
From Socially Awkward but I'm Trying
4.7

## ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ–๏ธ Letโ€™s Get Lost Together in Long Beach!!! โœจ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒ… Come and get lost with me and the crew on a **Long Island beach adventure!** ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Whether youโ€™re a hopeless romantic, someone who loves soaking up the sun, or just looking to forget about life for a little while, we hope to see you there! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž Whether youโ€™re shy, awkward, fun, crazy, or just down for a good time, grab a seat next to us on the **LIRR** because we probably have a lot in common! ๐Ÿš†๐Ÿ˜‚ **Wepa!** The summer ainโ€™t over yet, and we can still dream โ€” so letโ€™s dream, laugh, relax, and get lost together on this beach adventure! ๐ŸŒ…โœจ ## ๐Ÿ“ How to Find Us The easiest way to meet up is to join us **outside of McDonaldโ€™s from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM**. From there, weโ€™ll walk together to **Penn Station** and take the **12:06 PM LIRR train** to Long Beach. ๐Ÿš† If youโ€™re driving or taking the train from another stop, please meet us at the **Long Beach LIRR Station at 1:02 PM**. For latecomers, Iโ€™ll post my **GPS coordinates** and photos to help you find the group. If youโ€™re really lost, calling me is probably better than texting. ๐Ÿ“ž **Steven:** 646-238-9910 ## ๐Ÿ“… Date **Sunday, July 12, 2026** ## ๐Ÿš† LIRR Train Details **Departure:** 12:06 PM from Penn Station **Arrival:** 1:02 PM at Long Beach **Travel Time:** 56 minutes **Destination:** Long Beach Station ## ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Train Tickets **LIRR Off-Peak Round Trip:** **$22.50 per adult** You can buy tickets at: Penn Station ticket machines/windows MTA TrainTime app: [https://new.mta.info/traintime](https://new.mta.info/traintime) ## ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beach Admission **Long Beach Non-Resident Beach Admission, Ages 13+** **Digital Yodel Pass:** About **17.00**** Purchase through: [[https://longbeachny.gov/beachpassinfo](https://longbeachny.gov/beachpassinfo)]([https://longbeachny.gov/beachpassinfo](https://longbeachny.gov/beachpassinfo)) Click **โ€œClick here to purchase a digital beach passโ€** on the page. **In-Person Wristband:** **16.00** Buy at any beach entrance booth on the Long Beach boardwalk. Note: The digital Yodel pass includes about a $1.00 convenience fee**. ## ๐Ÿ’ธ Estimated Total Cost Per Person **With digital beach pass: **About** 39.50**** **With in-person wristband:** About **38.50 ## ๐Ÿงพ Quick Summary Buy your round-trip LIRR ticket to** Long Beach**: [https://new.mta.info/traintime](https://new.mta.info/traintime) Get your beach pass here: [https://longbeachny.gov/beachpassinfo](https://longbeachny.gov/beachpassinfo) Or pay** $16 at the boardwalk booth **the day of the event. Letโ€™s get lost together, enjoy the beach, make new friends, catch some sun, and keep the summer vibes alive! ๐ŸŒŠโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐Ÿš†โœจ Wepa!

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Intermediate Level Paddlers - Swim Support Training

Intermediate Level Paddlers - Swim Support Training

Sun, Jul 26, 5:00 PM
From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse
4.9

*This trip is open to those who have **received an invitation to join the swim support*** \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* **Swim Support Training** Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse and Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse are running swim support training for our volunteers in Hoboken and Brooklyn Bridge Park this summer. In these trainings, weโ€™ll cover basics of swim support with some on-land and on-water skills. We are organizing this in conjunction with Urban Swim to better help assist Urban Swim with kayak swim support. **PREREQUISITES TO RSVP:** All paddlers will be placed on a waitlist and added after verification. **For HCCB**: 1. volunteered in 2025 or 2026 during our public kayak days (Hoboken Cove) AND 2. You received an invitation to join **For BBPB**: \* Your registration will be verified with BBPB **For other boathouses**: \* When you register, you'll be placed on a waitlist. The organizer will reach out to confirm if you're a good fit for this training. **COME PREPARED:** * Water * Snacks/food if youโ€™d like * Sunscreen * Hat * Change of clothes This has an on-water training component, so you will get wet. Unless there are thunderstorms/severe weather, this training takes place rain or shine. **TIMELINE:** \* 1:00 PM: arrive, help with embayment cleanup \* 1:30 PM: prepare your boat \* 1:45 PM: land session about kayak support \* 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: on-water skills \* 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: clean up

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Volunteers - 8am  Help with our public program!  - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Volunteers - 8am Help with our public program! - Free Kayaking for everyone!

Sat, Jul 25, 12:00 PM
From Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse
4.9

**If you want to kayak/paddle board without volunteering just show up anytime on this date between 9:00 AM - 4:00 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!* **Overall Lead:** Desk Primary: Desk: Life jackets: Beach Primary: Lead in training: Beach: Cove Patrol Primary: Cove Patrol: Cove Patrol: SUP: Float:

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