Meet the Fleet Celebrates Fishermen and Working Waterfronts
Meet the Fleet celebration was hosted by the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust.
Meet the Fleet celebration was hosted by the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust.
Dockside party celebrates the Island’s commercial fishing community.
Dockside party celebrates the Island’s commercial fishing community.
Crab races are always a favorite with the kids.
Crab races are always a favorite with the kids.
Creating art with the fishermen's catch.
Creating art with the fishermen's catch.
Leona Maloney displays her finished piece.
Leona Maloney displays her finished piece.
Fish tank to observe up close our underwater neighbors.
Fish tank to observe up close our underwater neighbors.
Denny Jason motors in on Little Lady.
Denny Jason motors in on Little Lady.
Betsy Larsen greets Denny on the dock.
Betsy Larsen greets Denny on the dock.
Super turnout on Thursday for Meet the Fleet celebration.
Super turnout on Thursday for Meet the Fleet celebration.
Fishing boats lined up along Dutcher Dock for viewing.
Fishing boats lined up along Dutcher Dock for viewing.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish keep people dancing.
Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish keep people dancing.
Taking in the music from dock seats.
Taking in the music from dock seats.
Isaac Richards fillets a yellowfin tuna.
Isaac Richards fillets a yellowfin tuna.
Outkast Oyster Co served up locally harvested shellfish.
Outkast Oyster Co served up locally harvested shellfish.
Public climbed aboard Coast Guard cutters to view.
Public climbed aboard Coast Guard cutters to view.
Coast Guard members competed in an aquatic safety suit race in the harbor.
Coast Guard members competed in an aquatic safety suit race in the harbor.
C'mon in, the water's fine!
C'mon in, the water's fine!
Many fishermen jumped from their boats to join the Coasties.
Many fishermen jumped from their boats to join the Coasties.
Watching the race from the Menemsha Rose.
Watching the race from the Menemsha Rose.
Highlight of the day was the Coast Guard’s aerial demonstration.
Highlight of the day was the Coast Guard’s aerial demonstration.
Helicopter headed to beach, where Coast Guard members dropped down into the ocean.
Helicopter headed to beach, where Coast Guard members dropped down into the ocean.
Meet the Fleet returned to Dutcher Dock in Menemsha inviting the public to interact with the fishing community, view Coast Guard drills, enjoy friendly competitions, sample seafood, and dance to Island bands. The event was hosted by the Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust.