Island Light: Dog Days
Sailboats take advantage of a good breeze in race off Vineyard Haven harbor.
Sailboats take advantage of a good breeze in race off Vineyard Haven harbor.
Ocean Park provides zen-like atmosphere for tai chi.
Ocean Park provides zen-like atmosphere for tai chi.
Volunteers at West Tisbury Dumptique smile for the camera.
Volunteers at West Tisbury Dumptique smile for the camera.
Wind gizmo for sale at the Dumptique boutique.
Wind gizmo for sale at the Dumptique boutique.
Oak tree trunks rise in the woods of West Tisbury.
Oak tree trunks rise in the woods of West Tisbury.
Vintage plane joins more modern brethren at the airport in time for presidentail guests.
Vintage plane joins more modern brethren at the airport in time for presidentail guests.
Chilmark motorcyclists take break on side of road to take in views.
Chilmark motorcyclists take break on side of road to take in views.
Ahh, to be out sailing on Vineyard Sound in August ....
Ahh, to be out sailing on Vineyard Sound in August ....
Dog Days is the name for the most sultry period of summer, from July to August. Named in early times by observers in countries bordering the Mediterranean, the period was reckoned as extending from 20 days before to 20 days after the conjunction of Sirius (the dog star) and the sun. So before the dogs stop barking this summer, get in the water and beat the heat.