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Fair Weather and Good Fishing as Derby Heads Into Second Week

South Beach is worth a visit morning, afternoon, or night.
Maria Thibodeau
South Beach is worth a visit morning, afternoon, or night.
Maria Thibodeau
Derby regulars gather on the Menemsha jetty.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Derby regulars gather on the Menemsha jetty.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Casting a line on East Chop as day begins.
Jeanna Shepard
Casting a line on East Chop as day begins.
Jeanna Shepard
FIshing poles at the ready.
Maria Thibodeau
FIshing poles at the ready.
Maria Thibodeau
They come from across the country to try their luck.
Mark Alan Lovewell
They come from across the country to try their luck.
Mark Alan Lovewell
Beautiful September day at Big Bridge.
Jeanna Shepard
Beautiful September day at Big Bridge.
Jeanna Shepard
The morning scene at the derby weigh in station.
Mark Alan Lovewell
The morning scene at the derby weigh in station.
Mark Alan Lovewell

Heading into the second week of the Derby, the word was all about good news, fair weather, and busy weigh-ins.

See highlights of derby history at the Vineyard Gazette's Time Machine.

For more information about the derby, go to mvderby.com.



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