M is for... Martha's Vineyard

M is for... Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard. That quirky little island off the coast of Cape Cod that you only ever hear about in August when a President decides to vacation there.

There's actually a year-round population that lives out there, with families and kids. And sports teams. So who do their teams play against? Well... anyone who's willing to Make the 45-Minute ferry ride from Woods Hole.

On a recent cold April Sunday, My son's soccer club ventured across to the island, along with several girls' lacrosse teams from Dartmouth and a high school baseball team all the way from Newburyport. When we were in line to get on the ferry, several teams from Martha's Vineyard were exiting the ferry onto waiting buses to go to their various games on the Mainland.

My parents accompanied us on the trip, and after eating lunch at the original Black Dog Tavern (thanks, Dad) we wandered the streets of Vineyard Haven until game time. Signs of spring were everywhere, with about half of the shops open for business.




My son and his team were already on the field warming up when we finished our window shopping. I'd like to say we won the Match, but the Martha's Vineyard team played like a well-oiled Machine, defeating our club 4-1. Who says you need a large population to draw from? Maybe it's just as important to have a small group who have played together for years.

I Must say, losing Made the ferry ride home seem Much longer...