Vineyard Haven

  • Black Watch out of Newport went home a winner.
    Black Watch out of Newport went home a winner.
    Ray Ewing
  • A large crew on Black Watch.
    A large crew on Black Watch.
    Ray Ewing
  • Making their way out of Vineyard Haven.
    Making their way out of Vineyard Haven.
    Ray Ewing
  • Aldebaran gets into position.
    Aldebaran gets into position.
    Ray Ewing
  • Artemis was built by Gannon & Benjamin in Vineyard Haven.
    Artemis was built by Gannon & Benjamin in Vineyard Haven.
    Ray Ewing
  • One of the divisions makes their start.
    One of the divisions makes their start.
    Ray Ewing
  • Heading out toward West Chop.
    Heading out toward West Chop.
    Ray Ewing
  • Gentian is ready to race.
    Gentian is ready to race.
    Ray Ewing
  • Maitland cutting through the water.
    Maitland cutting through the water.
    Ray Ewing
  • Pam and Mo Flam aboard Penelope.
    Pam and Mo Flam aboard Penelope.
    Ray Ewing
  • Racing around the Chop.
    Racing around the Chop.
    Ray Ewing
  • Crewmembers aboard Spirit checking on her rigging.
    Crewmembers aboard Spirit checking on her rigging.
    Ray Ewing
  • Getting Spirit ready for the race.
    Getting Spirit ready for the race.
    Ray Ewing
  • Sailors on Tabasco wave hello.
    Sailors on Tabasco wave hello.
    Ray Ewing
  • Zaca approaches the starting line.
    Zaca approaches the starting line.
    Ray Ewing
  • Zebra exiting the harbor.
    Zebra exiting the harbor.
    Ray Ewing
  • Pam and Mo Flam sail together on Penelope.
    Pam and Mo Flam sail together on Penelope.
    Charles Leitner
  • Spirit getting ready to race.
    Spirit getting ready to race.
    Charles Leitner
  • Off into the sound.
    Off into the sound.
    Charles Leitner
  • Black Watch hard over on her heels.
    Black Watch hard over on her heels.
    Charles Leitner
  • A view of the race from Penelope.
    A view of the race from Penelope.
    Charles Leitner
  • The sailing team from Spirit.
    The sailing team from Spirit.
    Charles Leitner
  • Black Watch was the winning team.
    Black Watch was the winning team.
    Charles Leitner

News

Tisbury Joins Call for Embarkation Fee Hike
The Tisbury select board is calling for a $1.50 increase in the embarkation fees paid by ferry passengers, following a similar decision by Oak Bluffs last month.
  • Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 9:45am
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Vineyard Haven Town Column: Week Ending September 4
The big Labor Day weekend is upon us. Will they come or will they go?
Showcasing the Oyster Shell
Sarah Nelson's new painting exhibition at the Miner Family Gallery explores the nuances of the Vineyard's oysters.
  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - 6:05pm
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Celebrations

Welcome Ula
Angela Sison and Noah Mayrand, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Ula Marin Mayrand, born on Sept. 7 at the Massachusets General Hospital, Boston.
Aria Arrives
Anna and Andrew Jacobs, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a daughter, Aria Ann Jacobs, born on June 25 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.
Anthony Arrives
Vanessa Pereira and Ady Pereira, of Vineyard Haven, announce the birth of a son, Anthony Pereira, born on March 26 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Obituaries

David F. Federowicz
A celebration of life for David F. Federowicz, the husband of Judith Anne Federowicz, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Louise Fontaine Clough, 78
Louise Fontaine Clough, of Vineyard Haven, died in hospice care at home from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She was 78.

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