After a 440-mile journey that began in upstate New York in July, an old wooden boat named Majic has found a new home on the Vineyard. The fully restored 1957 Richardson sedan cruiser came to port at Menemsha Harbor on August 6.

The annual HHSA race to Chappaquiddick was held on August 30, another picture perfect Sunday. Fourteen boats made the trip.

Nothing is worse than the marine head. Although the bathroom or toilet enclosure is called the head, I am referring to the device with the seat termed the toilet, the john, or in Australia the dunny.

With only five races remaining for the official Holmes Hole Sailing Association season, the top spots are still up for grabs. Masquerade, Escape and Tango are jostling for first in the A Division as of August 23. Gloria may have an edge in the B Division, but Isabella and At Last are not far behind. High drama on the high seas!

Shifty winds, confusing currents and mysterious waves presented challenges to the 24 boats racing at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 20.

Mariners, the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are updating their charts to account for the light’s relocation away from the eroding cliffs.

This might be controversial. I’m going to talk about the behavior of couples on boats, and some readers may find my observations offensive.