Since Doug McConnell began doing long swims in 2011 he has only failed to complete two — a 17-hour swim between two Hawaiian islands, and a swim from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard attempted in August 2019. He hopes to turn defeat into victory this month.
Swimming
July 19, 2021
Bill Eville
About three quarters of the way through his swim from Nantucket to the Vineyard, Doug McConnell had to pull out. While battling unexpected high waves he injured his shoulder.
2025
February 24, 2025
The team scored its most points ever in a state meet to wrap up a breakout season.
January 29, 2025
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School swim teams have found success this season, with the boys’ team undefeated in league meets and some swimmers already qualifying for the state championships.
January 8, 2025
Senior captain Kaua De Assis broke a school record in the 50-yard freestyle on Dec. 19 in a home meet against Barnstable with a time of 23.16.
2024
July 15, 2024
Adverse weather conditions have delayed an attempt to swim from Nantucket to the Vineyard planned for this upcoming Tuesday.
July 10, 2024
On July 16, Doug McConnell will attempt once more to swim from Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard. This time he has organized a team of local swimmers to help him achieve victory, all to benefit ALS research.
January 9, 2024
On Saturday, the high school boys swim team won the Cape Cod Classic, a first for the program. The annual tournament features six local competitors and the competition is heated each year.
