Vineyard Cup Racers Battle Strong Winds in Weekend Competition
Busy prestart to race as sailors angle for good positions.
Busy prestart to race as sailors angle for good positions.
Steve Besse prepares to hoist spinnaker on Apres.
Steve Besse prepares to hoist spinnaker on Apres.
Amonini skippered by Dan Pesch follow winds to East Chop.
Amonini skippered by Dan Pesch follow winds to East Chop.
Brian Roberts coaxes Aileen along Vineyard Cup route.
Brian Roberts coaxes Aileen along Vineyard Cup route.
Hold On and crew heels from a turn.
Hold On and crew heels from a turn.
Schooner Juno has her sails full of wind.
Schooner Juno has her sails full of wind.
Pursuit race enjoyed southwest winds from Vineyard Haven harbor.
Pursuit race enjoyed southwest winds from Vineyard Haven harbor.
One of the belles of the ball, Sophie, from Newport.
One of the belles of the ball, Sophie, from Newport.
Trinity, skippered by David McDonough, finished tied for fifth.
Trinity, skippered by David McDonough, finished tied for fifth.
Sixty-six racers competed in the 2014 Vineyard Cup, benefitting Sail MV. The three-day, three-race event featured challenging winds and strong tides.