On the Water

Where to learn to sail on Martha's Vineyard, checked October 2026: Sail Martha's Vineyard's summer classes on Lagoon Pond, private lessons for adults, Sunfish rentals in Vineyard Haven and Menemsha, schooner and catboat sails, summer races you can watch or crew, and what the wind and currents are like.

Shellfishing on Martha's Vineyard town by town: what each of the six towns charges a visitor for a permit and what it covers, where to buy it, weekly limits and sizes, the 2026 to 2027 bay scallop dates published so far, how to check storm and rain closures, and keeping the catch safe to eat.

Every rule a visiting angler needs on Martha's Vineyard, checked October 2, 2026: who needs the $10 Massachusetts saltwater permit, freshwater and tuna permits, 2026 size and bag limits by species, what you can keep this month, the Derby, beach-driving permits, pier rules and Aquinnah parking.

Martha's Vineyard shore fishing spot by spot: the Oak Bluffs pier, Memorial Wharf, State Beach, Menemsha, Lobsterville, Dogfish Bar, Squibnocket, Lambert's Cove, Tashmoo, Cape Poge, Wasque, Norton Point and South Beach, with legal parking, resident-only rules, hazards and a monthly calendar.

Complete kayak guide to Martha's Vineyard: 10 launch sites, 10 routes, 5 rental operators, shark safety, tidal current warnings and scalloping tips.

No whale boats leave MV, but Stellwagen Bank is a ferry ride away. Provincetown and Barnstable options, 99%+ sighting rates, and day trip logistics.

MV fishing guide: the 81st Derby, the shore spots everyone knows by name, charter prices, monthly calendar, tackle shops, and beginner tips.

Weekly sailboat racing in Vineyard Haven Harbor: schedule, where to watch, major regattas, and 400 years of maritime history.

Broad Reach Adventures runs small sailing trips on Martha's Vineyard shaped around what you want to do on the water.

Explore Martha’s Vineyard with Cheap Therapy Charters. Private, family-friendly boat tours, fishing trips, and sunset cruises run by local islanders.