Yanked like a puppet from 20 feet above Sengekontacket Pond, Nevin Sayre nearly lost his life when he hit the water in a kite-surfing accident earlier this month.
The world’s fastest kitesurfer and Vineyard Haven resident Rob Douglas broke two world records earlier this month at a competition in La Palme, France.
A kiteboarder who was swept out to sea in strong winds was rescued by Edgartown and Oak Bluffs fire and rescue boats Wednesday.
The Vineyard waters proved their worth recently as a speed sailing destination while hosting the North American Speed Sailing Invitational. Rob Douglas won 12 of the 14 races, and set a world record.
The North American Speed Sailing Invitational is coming to the Vineyard, from Oct. 21 through Nov. 4.
Rob Douglas from Vineyard Havenwon his third world speed sailing title at the 2018 International Kiteboarding Association Speed World Championships.