Boats Make Move from Cradle to Water
Christopher Bird works on boat called On Watch, from Chappaquiddick.
Christopher Bird works on boat called On Watch, from Chappaquiddick.
James Hale oversees boat launching at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard.
James Hale oversees boat launching at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard.
Mike Kogen tightens sail cover.
Mike Kogen tightens sail cover.
Nate Thayer aboard catboat Skipjack before it goes in water.
Nate Thayer aboard catboat Skipjack before it goes in water.
President of Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, Phil Hale.
President of Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, Phil Hale.
Sailboats in queue to be launched for season.
Sailboats in queue to be launched for season.
From cradle to harbor.
From cradle to harbor.
Lift machine used to transport boats to water.
Lift machine used to transport boats to water.
Jared Hammond tightening lines.
Jared Hammond tightening lines.
Another sign of late spring as boat launching season has begun at Martha's Vineyard Shipyard. Owners and workers spent the weekend moving boats from cradle to harbor in preparation of Memorial Day weekend.