Felix Colon, age 8, and his father, Tim Colon, finished walking around the Island last Sunday when they rounded East Chop and came into Vineyard Haven harbor. They are pictured at the East Chop Light, about one hour from the completion of their journey.

The six-day trip began last fall and occupied more than 34 hours throughout the off-season. To cover the approximately 50 miles they trekked, the father and son swam, with gear, across three openings — Tashmoo, the Edgartown Great Pond and Tisbury Great Pond.

Together they got sore feet, three bass and a lot of knowledge about their Island home. It was a “great way to learn about our beautiful Island,” Mr. Colon reported.