A Tuesday in February in Menemsha starts like most of the Island — serene. But more so.

Sunrise in Menemsha. – Ray Ewing
The Richard Arnold and the Four Kids wait in Menemsha harbor. – Ray Ewing
The fishing fleet tied up at the Dutcher Dock. – Ray Ewing
Early morning light on Menemsha harbor. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Old fishing gear lines the bait shacks. – Ray Ewing
Dutcher Dock is quiet in the morning. – Ray Ewing
The members of Coast Guard Station Menemsha are active early. – Ray Ewing
The 47 foot Coast Guard Cutters sit ready by the boat house. – Ray Ewing
BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in his office at Station Menemsha. – Ray Ewing
The view of Menemsha from the Coast Guard station. – Ray Ewing
Coast Guard duty members make the walk from the station down to the boat house. – Ray Ewing
A risk assessment briefing before training operations. – Ray Ewing
BM1 Tyler Vanderhaven in the cockpit of one of the Coast Guard vessels. – Ray Ewing
BM2 Patrick Shanahan in the engine room. – Ray Ewing
Heading out for training exercises. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Coast Guard helicopter heads over to Menemsha for training. – Ray Ewing
Helicopter makes multiple approaches toward Coast Guard cutter. – Ray Ewing
Stanley Larsen at work in Menemsha Fish Market. – Ray Ewing
Janelle Fogg awaits the next customer. – Ray Ewing
Stanley Larsen and Janelle Fogg at Menemsha Fish Market. – Ray Ewing
Janelle Fogg weighs out some bay scallops. – Ray Ewing
A walk on Menemsha beach is always a favorite. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Still stunning in winter. – Ray Ewing
Menemsha harbor is famous for its afternoon and evening light. – Ray Ewing
Menemsha Fish Market waits for the summer season. – Ray Ewing
Soon to be filled with charter fishing boats. – Ray Ewing
Birds fill the rigging of the Richard Arnold. – Ray Ewing
The Lady M. under sunset light. – Ray Ewing
The famous Squid Row is a popular hangout in warmer months. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
No applause for this sunset, just gull cries and channel marker bells. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Menemsha Creek at the end of the day. – Ray Ewing

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