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Gone fishin’: A career as a charter captain is off the charts

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He immediately began to reel and reel for all he was worth. At the same time the fish pulled line off the reel. This is what is known in the business as reeling against the drag. Every crank of the handle puts another twist in the line. Enough twists and the line resembles a Slinky.

New lights make for a brighter Vineyard Tennis Center

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The Workout & Vineyard Tennis Center (VTC) in Edgartown recently replaced the lighting at its two year-round indoor tennis courts with energy efficient fluorescent fixtures. Not only are the courts bathed in brighter, whiter...

Cooper-Cooperrider win Farm Neck tennis tournament

The team of Doug Cooper and Aksel Cooperrider won this year’s Farm Neck Over/Under Classic doubles tennis tournament, defeating Mr. Cooper’s wife, Carla, and her partner, Connor Downing, in the finals on Monday, August...

Undefeated Honeys fall in softball playoffs

The Creamers defeated the 10-0 Honeys to knock them out of the softball playoffs yesterday. Creamers star Becca Goreham hit a grand slam and a triple in the game. The team played well as...

Local teen featured in Sports Illustrated for Kids

Jared Regan, 13, of Oak Bluffs, was featured in the most recent issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids. In the Sportskids of the month section, which highlights three up and coming young athletes, Jared...

Rod and Gun Club skeet championship is Sunday

The Martha’s Vineyard Rod and Gun Club will hold its 2014 Skeet Championship shoot, 12 noon to 3 pm, Sunday, August 10, at the club skeet range off 3rd Street in Edgartown. This event...

Erin and Devin Hill compete in national championships in D.C.

Edgartown residents Erin and Devin Hill recently competed in the U.S. Junior/Nike 15U-12U National Championships for basketball in Washington, D.C.  Devin, 12, played with her AAU team, the U-12 Cape Cod Waves, and Erin,...

Top Gun tennis results

The results of Monday night Top Gun action at Vineyard Youth Tennis follows: Kelly Klaren defeated Zak Danz, 6-3, 6-4; Lizzie Williamson defeated Kiric Hallahan, 7-5, 6-2; Victoria Scott defeated Jackson Trevo, 6-1, 6-1;...

Bridge Results

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At the Edgartown Bridge Club at Howes House on Monday, July 28, 12 tables were in play. North-South winners were Sandy and Michael Lindheimer, followed by Bea Phear and Helen Colvin in second, Judy...

Golfers with flexibility find lower priced options on Martha’s Vineyard courses

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It's nine holes, and a classic Chappy experience. Featuring two par 4s and seven par 3s, the 1,325 yard beauty wends its way along the Wasque shoreline. The family maintains the rustic course as a matter of love.

Bridge Results

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At the Edgartown Bridge Club at Howes House on Monday, July 21, 10 tables were in play.  North-South winners were Judy Spruance and Sergio Dechiara, followed by Gerry Averill and Diana Dozier in second,...

Gone Fishin’: No monsters at new Oak Bluffs big game tournament

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It was definitely a lot calmer. Not a lot of yahoos. The guys were nice and it seemed like they were just here to fish.

‘Round the Island Race: a magnificent day on the water

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The 52 mile circumnavigation of Martha’s Vineyard proved to be a stiff test of seamanship in fickle winds and adverse tides.

Holmes Hole results

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MIT undergrad Beck Colson made the most of one of his rare summer visits to win the first of two races held last Sunday by the Holmes Hole Sailing Association. Skippering his family’s Nonsuch...

Sharks squeak by Rox in extras

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Sharks beat Rox in 11 innings by a score of 5-4.

Dick Carlson repeats as Klay for Kids champ

Dick Carlson of Oak Bluffs topped all shooters to win the Martha’s Vineyard Rod & Gun Club 17th Annual Klays for Kids Charity Skeet Shoot Sunday at the club skeet range in Edgartown. It...

Vineyard Youth Tennis players compete at Nantucket Yacht Club

Vineyard Youth Tennis sponsored a trip for 23 young tennis players to the Nantucket Yacht Club on Wednesday, July 23, where the kids participated in a fun challenge against their young counterparts. Coaches Michael...

Martha’s Vineyard U-14 baseball ends season with 9 game win streak

A day after returning from a series of games in Cooperstown, the Martha’s Vineyard under 14-year old baseball team competed in the Gateway U-14 Regional Tournament and won all nine games. Martha’s Vineyard beat Dennis/Yarmouth,...

VYT Classic deadline is Sunday

The deadline to sign up for for the Vineyard Youth Tennis Center Youth Tennis Classic is midnight on Sunday, August 3. The junior tournament will be held at the tennis center on Saturday and...

Weekly Top Gun tennis results

Fifth week results for the Top Gun competition in which the top juniors on the Island play matches at Vineyard Youth Tennis are: Kelly Klaren defeated Tatiana Ziff, 6-2, 6-3; Lizzie Williamson defeated Spencer...