Large crowds gathered in Menemsha on Thursday during the eighth annual Meet the Fleet event put on by the Martha’s Vineyard Fishermen’s Preservation Trust.

Crowds gather to watch the shucking competition. – Hailey McLaughlin
Kids learn about sea life in the touch tank. – Hailey McLaughlin
A Coast Guard flies over the harbor for a demonstration. – Hailey McLaughlin
The dutcher dock is the center of the action. – Hailey McLaughlin
Fishing vessels line the dock to greet the visitors. – Hailey McLaughlin
The Coast Guard performs an aquatic rescue demonstration. – Hailey McLaughlin
Crab racing is a favorite with young ones. – Hailey McLaughlin
Darby Patterson belts it out. – Hailey McLaughlin
Ian Andres participates in the net mending competition. – Hailey McLaughlin
Jeff Murray at the shucking competition. – Hailey McLaughlin
[l-r] Jeff Murray, Wes Brighton. – Hailey McLaughlin
Nick and Oscar Wilbur are having fun. – Hailey McLaughlin
Stanley Larsen mending a net. – Hailey McLaughlin
The Philly Project keeps the crowd dancing. – Hailey McLaughlin
Watching intently. – Hailey McLaughlin

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