Island Light: Summer Begins
Summer would not be complete without a Skipper expedition.
Summer would not be complete without a Skipper expedition.
All is calm and peaceful at sundown on Lake Tashmoo.
All is calm and peaceful at sundown on Lake Tashmoo.
Nat Benjamin surveys Vineyard Haven harbor prior to Charles W. Morgan arrival.
Nat Benjamin surveys Vineyard Haven harbor prior to Charles W. Morgan arrival.
Rowing gigs and the Black Dog Tavern at the Island's port of entry.
Rowing gigs and the Black Dog Tavern at the Island's port of entry.
Jon Mayhew peers down from the Flanders windmill in Chilmark.
Jon Mayhew peers down from the Flanders windmill in Chilmark.
Boston Roadsters brought some antique flair to Lake street in Oak Bluffs.
Boston Roadsters brought some antique flair to Lake street in Oak Bluffs.
Lobster boat is laden down with traps in Menemsha.
Lobster boat is laden down with traps in Menemsha.
Not the Vineyard, but one of the iconic markers on the way; the Bourne Bridge.
Not the Vineyard, but one of the iconic markers on the way; the Bourne Bridge.
And the star of this weekend: the last remaining wooden whaleship, Charles W. Morgan.
And the star of this weekend: the last remaining wooden whaleship, Charles W. Morgan.
Yesterday was the longest day of the year as Summer Solstice was celebrated on the Island. The Vineyard now turns its attention to beach days, barbecues, fishing adventures and greeting old friends. Enjoy!