Island Prepares as Henri Moves Up the Coast
Pulling boats out of precaution at Hariph's Creek.
Pulling boats out of precaution at Hariph's Creek.
Tending to a catboat in Edgartown harbor.
Tending to a catboat in Edgartown harbor.
High traffic at the shipyard.
High traffic at the shipyard.
Quiet Menemsha.
Quiet Menemsha.
Getting off Island while the getting's good.
Getting off Island while the getting's good.
Steady stream of cars and passengers departing.
Steady stream of cars and passengers departing.
Squibnocket surfers test the waves before the storm.
Squibnocket surfers test the waves before the storm.
Waiting for the perfect wave at Lucy Vincent Beach.
Waiting for the perfect wave at Lucy Vincent Beach.
Coast Guard at the ready in Menemsha.
Coast Guard at the ready in Menemsha.
Boatyards have been busy hauling boats.
Boatyards have been busy hauling boats.
The end of the season for many.
The end of the season for many.
The sheer uncertainty is a major part of the apprehension. The Vineyard is taking the precautions taught to us by experience. After that, we wait and see.