Dragon Touches Down on Inkwell Beach for Vineyard Warriors
Inflatable dragon welcomed competitors to Inkwell Beach.
Inflatable dragon welcomed competitors to Inkwell Beach.
Purple bathing caps were de rigeur for swimming part of event.
Purple bathing caps were de rigeur for swimming part of event.
Weather was glorious as swimmers dive into Nantucket Sound.
Weather was glorious as swimmers dive into Nantucket Sound.
Water was calm for one-mile swim.
Water was calm for one-mile swim.
Back up to dry land and toward Waban Park.
Back up to dry land and toward Waban Park.
Bikers head out with strong breezes Sunday morning.
Bikers head out with strong breezes Sunday morning.
Heading out of Waban Park for 28.84-mile portion of race.
Heading out of Waban Park for 28.84-mile portion of race.
This was third year for Vineyard Warrior triathlon.
This was third year for Vineyard Warrior triathlon.
Refreshments available for tiring athletes rounding East Chop.
Refreshments available for tiring athletes rounding East Chop.
Home stretch through downtown Oak Bluffs.
Home stretch through downtown Oak Bluffs.
Six-mile run completes the third part of the race.
Six-mile run completes the third part of the race.
Running gauntlet through Waban Park to finish line.
Running gauntlet through Waban Park to finish line.
Starting time was 7:30 a.m. as the Vineyard Warrior triathlon took place on Sunday for the third year in a row. Competitors began at Inkwell Beach in Oak Bluffs for a one-mile swim, a 28.84-mile bike race, and a 6.2-mile run completed the race.