Make Summer An Adventure With Marthas Vineyard Fishing Charters

By Alyce Powell


Summer on the East Coast of the United States is the time for people to escape from the crazy big city life and have a break. Some head to places like the Catskills to enjoy country living. Others head to the coast to enjoy the sea and sun. If you want to add some adventure to your summer break, booking Marthas Vineyard fishing charters may be one of the best investments you can make.

The island of Marthas Vineyard is located in Massachusetts. It covers around 100 square miles, so it's the third largest island on the American East. Located just to the north is Cape Cod. The island has about 16,500 permanent inhabitants but is also a destination of choice for tourists, especially affluent ones.

The island has a moderate climate. Winter temperatures tend to be a little higher than on the mainland but because of the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, summers tend to be cooler. Summer weather is so pleasant that the island's population swells to around 100,000 people during the warmer months. Rain can fall throughout the year.

Originally the people who lived here were the Wampanoag. They called their island home Noepe. In 1642 the first English settlers arrived and over time there were fishing communities dotted around the coastline. As demand for whale blubber and oil rose, a whaling station was established here too.

The Massachusetts island is often associated with the wealthy. People like the Kennedy family have summered here for many decades. Actors like John Belushi, who after his death was buried in the town of Chilmark, have also own summer homes, as do musicians like Carly Simon. Aside from President John F Kennedy, other political leaders also love vacationing in The Vineyard. They include Bill and Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama.

The beaches are one of the main attractions for visitors. There is a wine industry and the town of Oak Bluffs is home to the oldest carousel in America. Film festivals take place at various times throughout the year and these are the best times to visit for another favorite activity, that of celebrity spotting.

To get to the island is easy, even though you cannot drive there. Instead, you can take one of several ferries from the mainland. Another option is to fly in with commercial airlines that offer summer services from cities such as Boston, Providence, New York, Philadelphia or Washington DC. Many celebrities that come here take their private planes, of course.

If adventure is your middle name, you may want to head to the deep waters with a rod and reel. This is after all the place where the movie 'Jaws' was shot. Some people still survive from fishing and will be happy to take you out on their boats. Marthas Vineyard fishing charters can be found in most of the harbors and will help you have a wonderful summer.




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