Fire Island's Secret Beach, Democrat Point

CORRECTION: At timestamp 2:25 it states the lighthouse marked the end in 1858, but actually the end of the island at that time was where the Robert Moses water tower exists today.
A journey to Democrat Point and its story. Learn some history of Fire Island and it's ever-changing western peninsula. Beautiful views from the ground and air as we circle the entire western end of Fire Island. Come take a trip to the end of an island and witness mother natures ability to create land.

[@libertytreebud5406]

My family took our boat through the channel and picknick on Democrat Point in the 1960's. Loved the place. The coast guard would man a very tall tower station and we would see them come and leave the tower. Once abandoned we would climb to the top and look out over the magnificent view. After one storm an old wooden ship was revealed in one of many 'moon craters' we called them. As teenagers we would have big fires on the beach and grill the fish we caught or the steaks we brought along. Ah, the freedom, then😁

[@Justray_7]

Robin Thomas sounds like a dream 🤙🏻

[@jimjustjim976]

Really does sound like a dream. Freedom and common sense laws( And not a lot of them are priceless) Wish grew up and raised a family on LI from 1920s -60s

[@Chillwaving]

This was fantastic great job can’t wait to see the review on gilgo!

[@tombrady3618]

I agree I like to see your video of Gigo but I cannot find it

[@MrPoseidonSays]

I’m there on average every 2 weeks. Love my surf fishing. I watched a gentleman about 100 yards down of me catch a 54 pound strip bass last week. My cowness! I’ve only seen those in magazines. What a beautiful place. Classy video great job!

[@Dunesaltfishing]

i went for the first time last year for 5 days, great time surf fishing but skunked for me, looking forward to go back

[@MrPoseidonSays]

seb hi. Seb what month was it that you went?

[@Dunesaltfishing]

@@MrPoseidonSays I went in september, not really knowing what i will find fishing wise, i throw the whole bag and had fun, i didnt make it to roberts moses unfortunately.

[@MrPoseidonSays]

seb September good month for fishing. Glad you had a good time. I love the island and Montauk being my favorite. Now fishing the rivers up north on the Hudson. Fishing in the island starts about next month for me if all clears up (corona) Stay safe and see you on the shore line buddy. Happy fishing 😁

[@Dunesaltfishing]

Mr.Poseidon same to you, tight lines buddy

[@tony9207]

This is why I can't leave Long Island... our beautiful shoreline... nothing else like it! Awesome video.

[@aj-qr6xc]

Wow, that was epic - thank you. I spend a lot of time on Demo and never seen it depicted that way. Well done!!!

[@cyberboy419]

I used to jet ski there a lot. But now checking out Moriches Inlet and the new Inlet.

[@carolynnwhitford]

What an amazing ride! Learned a lot more about beloved Fire Island! Thank you.

[@dpmcmanus50]

In 1995, I went for a run to the end of Fire Island from Saltaire. Seem to remember it was maybe 14-15 miles there and back, although not sure if my memory serves me correctly. I was training for a marathon so needed a long run and I wanted to see where my father enjoyed fishing years earlier. A wonderful though very tiring run! But it looks as if the island are since then. I used to hear about Democrat Point as a kid and wanted to see it. I don't run now but I've been a regular participant in the Great South Bay Swim. No family property on the island now but still a privilege to set foot near the lighthouse albeit briefly. Love that island!

[@TriniTrav]

This is my favorite spot. Excellent video

[@covidcash3326]

AS the Environmentalists allowed the inlet to narrow it killed of many of the flourishing species that once abundantly populated the Bay

[@Johnnymac638]

Great Video. Very Educational

[@araidiaterraluna]

I found this to be a very informative video & yes of a magical place I never knew existed. Thank you so very much for your efforts!!

[@shawncanada8479]

That was beautiful. Long Island is beautiful. I remember years ago walking to that rock jeti and it ended not long after. This year I walked back to end from field 2 with my husband and couldn’t believe the extended landscape. We never made it to the end of that peninsula in this video. it was such a long walk. But glad I got to see it in this video. I always wondered what was on the other side. I so appreciate this video. Loved it.

[@BartlettBlog]

Thank you so much for the comment. Happy you enjoyed!

[@angelabartlett7926]

Beautiful great job

[@michaelmichaelspoolservice4735]

Great video. I was wondering what drone you are using and editing software? I too am a drone pilot. Drone On!

[@BartlettBlog]

Lumafusion! It is really great app

[@michaelmichaelspoolservice4735]

Thanks

[@michaelmichaelspoolservice4735]

What drone are you flying please?

[@smokster0604]

Awesome I also love Jones Inlet......well done

[@jens7898]

The "earth" is NOT my mother. How I detest that term. It is so gross.

[@baja27100]

Is it requirement to have dyed hair and a mask on to visit democrat point?

[@mikekolczynski5665]

Used to fish there then hit the OBI for cocktails on the a way home.

[@crzhelm]

Too bad its not a secret anymore. This has been my go to place for 35 years. Nice video but its just adding to the problem..

[@AndyB718]

Don Lemons type of place

[@Teppi9076]

I do this at Smith Point. Walk to the breach, it's only like 2 miles, and you;ll probably be there alone. It's beautiful

[@jeffyoung2903]

Without a doubt one Long Islands best kept secrets ...I have traveled to many places ....this is definitely in my top 10

[@tiffany123178]

I remember fishing the backside many a time. Loved listening to that horn in the middle of the night lol. Thanks for doing this. Going to share it with other fishermen

[@FishNassau]

Beautiful video, nicely done ❤

[@jnc121978]

Cool video, do you have other aerial pics from the 80s of the sore thumb around overlook and cedar?

[@bh1482]

I went four wheeling there endlessly circa 1980. Yes, it looks so different now..

[@robertpreston8744]

FABULOUS!!!!!!!

[@hiPeeks]

Where is your gilgo video?! I have lived in Babylon for 4 years now and love some of your videos.

[@fierceflyer5]

Thanks for the amazing video and commentary. Beautiful and informative

[@markweston3345]

That was quite epic. I only discovered this speech recently when I parked at Robert Moses and walked all the way down. Are you on a special bike with beach wheels?

[@hooper4581]

That was splendid ! 👏👏👏

[@MikeSilv]

I thought captain America was gonna pop out under all that superhero theme in the beginning

[@WeiK0]

Amazing video!

[@CapeCod69]

Excellent video.

[@Eec2023]

How does your e-bike not over heat in all that sand riding?

[@BartlettBlog]

Keeping the wattage under max, time your ride with low tide.

[@chronicillz1879]

1:49 million dollar homes the ocean has CONSUMED?

[@terrybleterry]

Fantastic video. Do u know why that rock line was broken up this year? At 10:40

[@allisonraia6608]

Best beach ever .

[@mikeyo1990]

wow as a boater im surprised at that new breach hopefully they are marked in the future

[@edwardbenes5015]

Mushy wave

[@miuzefreak]

annoying music

[@SusanHerbst]

The highway didn't exist in 1908 either.

[@smacwhinnie]

Ocean hits directly on the mainland from Southampton to Montauk, no problem

[@email3627]

Yes. It it sits way above sea level this area of long island Babylon is at or below

[@J0PoW]

Late to the show. But this was amazing.

[@dozacom4]

Kite surfing is what this spot is all about now

[@ericjamesferrara]

i cant wait to get stuck there.

[@robertmckeown1838]

that was funny

[@jamesbrown3965]

just awesome great viewpoint

[@BartlettBlog]

Glad you liked it

[@gabetedino2879]

Gilgo Beach bad situation

[@suzannemistretta9275]

love this. How come more people are/nt there??

[@BartlettBlog]

It's a secret! ;-) Not always quiet as this video will show... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqLYaoidl7h5btk

[@hottotty13]

Ah the irony. New land named after Democrats who claim that for the last thirty years sea levels are rising. Great video none the less.

[@sixxgunserenade]

theres no drone flying at state parks. expect a knock on your door soon

[@unsignedmusic]

HIGHLY ILLEGAL!!!