MARTHA'S VINEYARD • E-FREE TRANSLATION.COM • Definition of Martha's Vineyard

... a miserable business. Some of the crew of the Follow Me had come aboard to discuss plans and the question was whether to remain in harbour and await better weather or to set out again and run as far as Martha's Vineyard. Perry was all for action, and he had the support of numerous others, but Steve pointed out that running the cruiser in such weather in strange waters was not over pleasant. "It's all well enough for the rest of you, for all you have to do is lie around and ...

— The Adventure Club Afloat • Ralph Henry Barbour