Dunewood is a small beach community in the western end of Fire Island, New York State.

[1] 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 community has only very limited facilities, and during summertime, it shares a doctor with nearby Fair Harbor, during other times of the year, serious medical cases have to be medevaced by helicopter.

It offers a long tradition of sailing instruction for a wide range of ages and all skill levels.

After passing a swim test, students are assigned to a specific class based on age.