Small in Size, Big in Spirit, Model Sailboats Endure
Queuing up the sailing contestants at start of race.
Queuing up the sailing contestants at start of race.
Thirteen sailboats entered competition this year.
Thirteen sailboats entered competition this year.
Model sailboat regatta is opportunity for adults to act like children.
Model sailboat regatta is opportunity for adults to act like children.
Regatta took place in the shadow of the Steamship Authority terminal.
Regatta took place in the shadow of the Steamship Authority terminal.
Miniature versions blend in with wooden sailboats in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Miniature versions blend in with wooden sailboats in Vineyard Haven harbor.
Water off Owen Park was venue for regatta.
Water off Owen Park was venue for regatta.
Sailboat operators rely on radio transmitters to steer vessels.
Sailboat operators rely on radio transmitters to steer vessels.
Sailors gathered for a fun afternoon of competitive boat racing.
Sailors gathered for a fun afternoon of competitive boat racing.
Fair winds and sunny skies were the order of the day as 13 model sailboats competed for prizes in an annual late summer racing regatta at Owen Park in Vineyard Haven.