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Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby

(posted by Katama Delight of Martha's Vineyard)

The 73nd annual derby, one of the East Coast's best known saltwater fishing derbys, starts at 12:01 am on Sunday, September. 9, 2018.  It runs through 10 pm, Saturday, October 13, 2018. 

The Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby attracts anglers from  all over the world.

Fishermen compete for awards for the biggest catch caught from the shore or from a boat. 

In addition to striped bass  and bluefish, the tournament also includes bonito and false albacore. 

Fishing in the Katama sunset (Photograph by Timothy Johnson for the Vineyard Gazette 2016)

There is a junor division for anglers ages 9 to 14, and the youngest fishermen, age 4 to 8, compete as  mini juniors.

Twice a day, mornings and evenings, crowds gather at the weigh-in shack by the Edgartown Yacht Club as the daily and  weekly leaderboards are updated. 

At the end of the tournament, top fishermen in eight divisions have a chance at winning grand prizes, including a truck and a boat.

The coveted derby pin (Mark Lovewell for the Vineyard Gazette 2016)

The awards ceremony will take place Sunday, October 14.

The derby sponsors a program that provides fish to the Island’s elderly population and each year provides four-year  college scholarships to Island youth.

For more information about the derby:  https://www.mvderby.com/

To see highlights of derby history:  https://vineyardgazette.com/timemachine/collection/striped-bass-and-bluefish-derby

Fisherman line the shore at the Edgartown Light (Jeanna Shepard for the Vineyard Gazette, 2016)

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Stylish custom-built tri-level contemporary home, pleasant walk to beautiful ocean beach.

Katama Delight of Martha's Vineyard

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Katama Delight is the all year round retreat of a family of five residing in Boston, MA.  We love Martha's Vineyard and are happy to share our home with you.  

Our home is a place to relax, unwind, and gain refuge from the routines of daily life. Come relax in the sun and ocean breezes with a good book, or gather family and friends for conversation.  Walk the beach and nature trails, cycle along the island's many miles of bike paths, and enjoy golf, tennis, fishing, swimming, and water sports.

I was first introduced to Martha's Vineyard when visiting with high school friends.  I returned to the island year after year, staying in Katama, where I had first discovered the magic of the island.  Later, when my young family began to plan summer vacations, we found the island offered everything we desired.  We adore Katama and the island.  I have treasured my visits for many years and I have so very many family memories of our Katama holidays.  Our Katama home is a truly special place.

We open our home and invite you to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of this magical island.

We have over twenty-five years of experience providing memorable family vacations to our guests.  

Stay ''with us'' and enjoy the Vineyard experience.

Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby

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