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TABLE OF CONTENTS NANTUCKET YACHTING 2022 •

Yachting & Sportfishing with “The Gray Lady of the Sea”...............................................................................................6

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From Whalers and Pirates, to Artists and Authors...............................................................................................................8

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Nantucket Marine Mammal Alliance Projects....................................................................................................................10

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Nantucket Land Council’s “The Water Fund”...................................................................................................................... 12

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Big Game Battle 2022.........................................................................................................................................................................14

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Nantucket Race Week 2022............................................................................................................................................................18

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Local Marinas & Yacht Clubs.......................................................................................................................................................20

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Nantucket Island 2022 Calendar of Events.............................................................................................................................22

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Jeff Allen of Fish Stix – Creator of the Finest Custom Rods...........................................................................................26

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Gain Newfound Health Thru Ancient Acupuncture......................................................................................................30

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Marine Insurance Tips......................................................................................................................................................... 32 & 34

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Artist Spotlight: Melissa Dudley Designs.....................................................................................................................36 & 37

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IGFA Gamefish Release Recommendations........................................................................................................................38

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The Billfish Foundation Proper Tagging Techniques............................................................................................40 & 41

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How to Prepare for a Severe Storm.................................................................................................................................42 & 43

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Nantucket Shellfish Association Good Harbor Stewardship......................................................................................44

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Directory of Businesses and Services......................................................................................................................45, 46 & 48

Cover photo by Kathryn Olson, OlsonByTheSea Photography

GIOVANNI DECUNTO S A V E T H E D A T E : J U LY 8 T H • 7 - 9 P M

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YACHTING & SPORTFISHING WITH THE GRAY LADY OF THE SEA

welcome you to Nantucket Island wishing you a fun and totally awesome 2022 season! We have a whole slate of regattas, fishing tournaments and local events to enjoy. The Nantucket Land Council has now created “The Water Fund”, to help support marine and freshwater projects on Nantucket. They continue their water projects including the eelgrass health research in Madaket Harbor, supplementing the Town of Nantucket’s water quality sampling with small pond water quality research, and investigating coastal plastics on our beaches and ocean waters. The Nantucket Angler’s Club has a series of clinics and tournaments beginning with the NAC vs. MV Tournament in June, the Bottom Feeders Tournament in July, the Shark Tournament in August, the Annual Inshore Classic in September, the “Cranny” Cranston Beach Bluefish Tournament in October and finishing with the Last Gasp Striper Tournament in November. To join and participate,

call (508) 228-2299

The 21st Annual Invitational Big Game Battle “Fishing for a Cause”, raises money for support of children, families and those most in need year after year, raising over $1 Million so far. This year the big event goes from August 4th to August 6th. Nantucket Race Week, benefitting Nantucket Community Sailing takes place the week of August 13 to 21. Featuring the Youth Regatta, Women’s Regatta, the IOD Celebrity Invitational. It culminates with the 50th Annual Opera House Cup Regatta in Nantucket Sound on Sunday August 21. The Holiday Season kicks off with the Cold Turkey Plunge on Thanksgiving Day for all those hardy souls who can brave the icy dip with a drumstick and a bowl of gravy. So enjoy the articles inside these pages on local Nantucket artisans and the island lifestyle. Here is wishing all you anglers, sailors, seafarers and your families an awesome and safe season on and off the water this year.

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NANTUCKET ISLAND

A BEACON OF ADVENTURE & HOSPITALITY “From Whalers and Drunken Pirates to Awe Inspiring Artists and Authors” The name “Nantucket” was first coined from the ancient Algonquin name for the island, roughly translated as “faraway land or island”. Nantucket became an important whaling port, and its wealth was renowned. The Nantucket Whaling Museum (13 Broad St., 508-2281894) houses exhibits that show the history of whaling and the bounty it enabled seafarers to bring back home. The museum displays the interior of an actual Candle House, where whale blubber was transformed into candles. Other remnants of whaling life displayed at the museum are the scrimshaw that sailors would carve to pass the time during the months at sea as well as “Sailor’s Valentines” (colorful boxes decorated with hearts made of seashells that crew members purchased from Caribbean ports for their sweethearts). Whaling was a major industry from around 1750 to about 1850, when due to overfishing it began to wane. Whalers proved to be some of the most successful seafarers in the Cape’s history. Whalers traveled around the world in search of better areas to hunt their prey. When they returned they brought back exotic souvenirs home with them. The sea captains’ homes on Cape Cod and the Islands became virtual museums containing rare treasures and artifacts from across the globe.

THE GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC Before the Cape cod Canal was built in the 1930s, the shipping route around the Cape carried the reputation as “the graveyard of the Atlantic”, for all the shipwrecks that took place among the treacherous shoals off the shoreline. Lighthouses were built. The first one was the Highland Light, also called the Cape Light, in 1797 at Truro, to help captains navigate the coastline that often became ensconced in a dense fog.

DRUNKEN PIRATES One of the most famous ships that feel prey to the ocean was the Whydah, a pirate ship that went down near Wellfleet in 1717. The ship was captained by the notorious pirate Samuel “Black Jack” Bellamy. Black Jack and his crew had captured a couple other vessels in Nantucket Sound. Then the small fleet, manned by what was said to be crews of drunken pirates, was caught in a gale. The two other ships wrecked first, then the Whydah, with Bellamy still aboard, wrecked a couple miles south of Wellfleet’s Cahoon’s Hollow Beach. Bellamy and 140 of his men drowned. Two men, both of whom had been captured from other ships, made it to shore alive. They alerted the locals who set about hauling in whatever they could find that washed ashore. The one thing the salvagers never did find was the chest of pirate’s gold.

FOUND TREASURE It took over 260 years for the lost treasure to be recovered. In 1984, local adventurer Barry Clifford began to excavate the site. His findings, including thousands of gold and silver coins can be viewed at the Expedition Whydah Sea Lab and Learning Center, in Provincetown.

MODERN DAY ARTSITS AND WRITERS Nowadays, the “Gray Lady of the Sea” is home to a myriad of artists, authors, beachcombers, and seafarers. From Lightship Basket weavers and whale whispering woodcarvers, to conservationists and awe-inspiring jewelers, as well as prominent authors such as Nathaniel Philbrick and Elin Hilderbrand, Nantucket is now a beacon of maritime history intertwined with an awesome, vibrant culture of incredible hospitality and adventure.

GIVE SEALS SPACE – RESPECT THE NAP -MARINE MAMMAL ALLIANCE NANTUCKET

t’s normal for seals to haul out onto the beach to rest, digest, socialize and feed their pups. Interrupting resting seals may cause distress, waste precious energy or even lead to injury or death for the seal. Please stay well away at least 150 feet and use a camera or binoculars to view them. Walk your dog on leads to prevent unnecessary stress to seals. And please no seal-fies! Call our HOTLINE 833-667-6626 to report any injured, entangled, distressed or deceased marine mammals. Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket is the only stranding network for Nantucket and surrounding islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget. Permitted by NOAA, our team responds and disentangles pinnipeds from fishing gear, escorts stranded cetaceans to safer waters and delivers injured or ill animals to rehab when necessary. Through outreach, education, collaboration and advocacy, we strive to make a difference. We are an all-volunteer organization and rely solely on donations from the public to purchase rescue gear and educational supplies. If you’d like to donate, please scan the QR code. 10

WONDERING HOW YOU CAN HELP? We are always looking for volunteers to join our Rescue Team!

Other ways to help save Nantucket’s marine wildlife: • Offer your expertise on our Board of Directors. • Raise needed funds by throwing a party or other event. • Own a boat? Offer to be on call list for transportation to Tuckernuck or Muskeget for rescue missions. • Share our hotline number and mission. To learn more, please visit our website at

www.NantucketMMAN.org

THE WATER FUND

ver the past decade, the Nantucket Land Council has steadily transitioned into being the leading voice for the protection, investigation, and education of our water resources. In response, the NLC Board of Directors created “The Water Fund”, a donorrestricted fund to help support marine and freshwater projects on Nantucket. Read about some of our water-based projects, research and events in the NLC Water News. We continue our water projects including our eelgrass health research in Madaket harbor, supplementing the Town of Nantucket’s water quality sampling with our small pond water quality research and investigating coastal plastics on our beaches and ocean waters. We also continue investigating the green crab population, how it relates to the health and vitality of Nantucket Harbor and the viability of a green crab fishery to help reduce these habitat-destroying creatures, as well as extensive Harmful Algal Bloom research in our island ponds. We are thrilled to have officially joined the Waterkeeper Alliance as the Nantucket Waterkeeper with the goal of swimmable, fishable, drinkable waters for all.

We can’t do this additional work without your help! We ask for your help to support our water research by making a donation to the Water Fund. Help us continue our critical work by making a Water Fund donation today!

https://waterkeeper.org Nantucket Land Council 6 Ash Lane PO Box 502, Nantucket, MA 02554

508-228-2818

nlc@nantucketlandcouncil.org

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TOURNEY SCHEDULE 2022 August 4th, 2022 | Arrival Arrival in Nantucket: Check in After 2pm 4 – 7pm Tournament Kick-Off, hosted by Jack Diamond 7 – 8pm Capitans Meeting on the Docks (near John Jay Wharf Cottage)

August 5th, 2022 | Day One Lines IN no earlier than 5am Lines OUT no later than 5pm All vessels returning to Nantucket Boat Basin must hand in score sheet NO LATER than 9pm Boats participating in the Nite Bite must CALL in their scores NO LATER than 7pm Maximum amount of lines in the water is SEVEN

August 6th, 2022 Day Two & Awards Lines IN no earlier than 5am Lines OUT no later than 3pm All vessels must return to Nantucket Boat Basin with their completed score sheet NO LATER than 7pm Award Ceremony and Dinner beginning at 7pm Maximum amount of lines in the water is SEVEN 14

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Saturday, August 13

Thursday, August 18

12:30pm One Design Regatta in Nantucket Harbor

10:00am IOD Celebrity Invitational in Nantucket Sound 6:30pm IOD Celebrity Invitational crew gathering, private home**

Sunday, August 14

11:00am Hobie Regatta in Nantucket Harbor 1:30pm IOD Regatta in Nantucket Sound 2:00pm Kiteboard Regatta in Nantucket Harbor Monday, August 15

1:00pm Youth Opti Regatta in Nantucket Harbor 1:00pm Open Laser Regatta (youth and adults) in Nantucket Harbor 4:30pm Radio-Controlled Model Boat Regatta, Easy Street Park Tuesday, August 16

1:00pm Youth 420 Regatta in Nantucket Harbor 1:00pm Alerion Harbor Race in Nantucket Harbor 6:00pm Family Cookout and Youth Awards, Great Harbor Yacht Club** Wednesday, August 17

12:30pm Women’s Regatta in Nantucket Harbor 6:30pm IOD Celebrity Invitational Opening Dinner, Great Harbor Yacht Club**

Friday, August 19

10:00am IOD Celebrity Invitational (day two) 11:00am The Nantucket Regatta in Nantucket Sound 6:00pm OHC 50th Gala, The Nantucket Hotel* Saturday, August 20

11:00am The Nantucket Regatta (day two) 12:30pm One Design Regatta (day two) 5:30pm Classic Yacht Exhibition, Nantucket Boat Basin** 7:00pm Nantucket Regatta and OHC Crew Dinner, tbd** Sunday, August 21

9:40am The Rainbow Parade & Parade of Wooden Boats, Brant Point 10:45am 50th Annual Opera House Cup Regatta in Nantucket Sound 6:00pm Opera House Cup Awards Party, Jetties Beach**

Local Marinas & Yacht Clubs NANTUCKET ISLAND Great Harbor Yacht Club www.ghyc.com

(508) 325-5200

Madaket Marine www.madaketmarine.com

(508) 228-1163

Nantucket Angler’s Club www.nantucketanglersclub.com

(508) 228-2299

Nantucket Boat Basin www.nantucketboatbasin.com

(844) 213-6500

Nantucket Town Dock www.nantucket-ma.gov/141/Harbor-Master

(508) 228-7261

Nantucket Yacht Club www.nantucketyachtclub.org

(508) 680-1330

HYANNIS – SOUTH SHORE Bass River Yacht Club www.bassriveryachtclub.org

(508) 398-9701

Crosby Yacht Yard www.crosbyyacht.com

(508) 428-6900

Hyannis Marina www.hyannismarina.com

(508) 790-4000

Hyannis Port Yacht Club www.hyannisportyachtclub.com

(508) 771-7796

Hyannis Yacht Club www.hyannisyachtclub.org

(508) 775-9331

Nauticus Marina www.nauticusmarina.com

(508) 428-4537

Wianno Yacht Club www.wiannoyc.com

(508) 428-2232

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2022

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VENTS

These dates are tentative, please check with the event for accurate up to date information

"Nantucket Boys & Girls Club

Jul 16, 2022

Sam Sylvia Pro-Am Golf Tournament"

Jun 5-6, 2022

Nantucket Oyster Fest

Jun 12, 2022

Plein Air Festival

Jun 14-19, 2022

Nantucket Book Festival

Jun 16-19, 2022

Harvey Foundation Golf Tournament

Jun 11, 2022

Sankaty Head Lighthouse Open Day

Jun 18, 2022

Nantucket Film Festival

Jun 22-26, 2022

Town of Nantucket’s Independence Day Fireworks

Jul 4, 2022

Race for Open Space

Jul 9, 2022

"Nantucket Conservation Foundation Bash

Aug 3, 2022

in the Bog"

Jul 9, 2022

Nantucket Garden Festival

Jul 12-14, 2022

Nantucket Comedy Festival

Jul 14-16, 2022

Nantucket Art & Artisan Show (V)

Jul 21-24, 2022

Nantucket Triathlon

Jul 16, 2022

AAN Annual Art Auction & Gala

Jul 16, 2022

Sconset Trust Gala

Jul 17, 2022

Nantucket Atheneum Dance Festival

Jul 18-23, 2022

Jog in the Fog

Jul 23, 2022

Swim Across America

Jul 23, 2022

Maria Mitchell’s Birthday Celebration

Aug 1, 2022

Nantucket by Design

Aug 3-6, 2022

Maria Mitchell Stargazer Gala

Aug 4, 2022

NiSHA - There’s No Place Like Home - 10th Anniversary

Aug 5, 2022

67th Annual House Tour

Aug 3, 2022

Nantucket Preservation Trust’s August Fete

Aug 11, 2022

Nantucket Cottage Hospital’s Boston Pops - 25th Anniversary

Aug 13, 2022

2022 Tim Russert Summer Groove - 20th Anniversary

Aug 20, 2022

INTERVIEW WITH JEFF ALLEN -Creator of the finest of custom fishing rods

Yachting & Sportfishing Guide Hi Jeff, tell us how you got started making custom fishing rods. Tell us about the first rod you made. Jeff Allen of Fish Stix Nantucket “I was a fairly high end commercial photographer – travel ads, books, fashion magazines, then I got chronic Lyme Disease for a while. I got hit hard, I couldn’t drive, I had trouble seeing, it went totally neuro, so I couldn’t shoot photos. So as I was feeling a bit better I decided to get into making rods.

Y & SF – How do you choose rod blanks, and out together a rod with the reel seat, grips and guide systems. Jeff - I called the old guys like Bill Fisher and Barry Thurston, who were very helpful. As I was in the process of getting rehabbed for about 12 weeks, I learned, went and attended a few conferences, until I decided to give it a try. The first surf rod I made was for myself, and I still have it 10 years later. My wife said I was enjoying it too much when I was building it. I started at Fisher Tackle. It’s the most fun job or work experience I ever had. It’s like having a liquor store in a dry town. I make toys! I just got a dealership agreement with IRT Reels, handmade in Pennsylvania. They have lifetime warrantees, come in custom colors. You can even get them laser etched. I always fished as a kid. Now my R & D boat is the 21-foot Whaler “Outrage”. I also make a lot of freshwater rods for muskie, pike, lots of fly rods – half my business is fly rods.

Y & SF -How does an angler get to customize his or her own fishing rod? Jeff - I don’t do this online. I prefer to have them come in and bring their favorite rod. That way I get to see it’s type and condition. I can make it “bulletproof” if needed, and I also do tune-ups and storage. I have over 50, sometimes close to 100 blanks. I’ll help find the best reel seat position, and also have different types of cork. I prefer Alps Reel seats. And I also prefer all titanium guide sets, it keeps the maintenance low. I also have some stainless too if they want. They get to pick their colors, guide sets, and I pay a lot of attention to detail. It’s usually about a 45 minute to an hour visit. They get to see the whole process, faux ivory, how it’s made. Why it costs what it does with the parts and labor that go into it. I offer reel and rod cases if they are travelling. I also have a 1 part UV epoxy repair system, and they can store their gear over the winter. I have a 1963 rod, the oldest I’ve repaired. I have some of the vintage threads from Bill Pugh and Barry Thurston so I can match original colors. I also have a collection of older rods. I have of stack of them so if someone wants a vintage wall hanger, it’s here.”

Call Jeff at Fish Stix and let him create your next magic fishing rod.

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GAIN NEWFOUND HEALTH THRU ANCIENT ACUPUNCTURE

TAMMY BELANGER - ISLAND ACUPUNCTURE & ASSOC., OFFERS PAIN MANAGEMENT AND PAMPERING ON NANTUCKET ISLAND

What is old is new again, at least that’s what they say about trends in clothing and lifestyles. But what about your health? Well, it does appear that lately a centuries old medicine is finding newfound acceptance in the world of athletics, celebrity, and mainstream healthcare, and it is available right here on our favorite island. Have a sore back from hauling lines or landing that tuna? Tennis elbow affecting your game or back pain keeping you off the links? Digestive issues keeping you from spending time with friends or headaches, arthritis, and low energy limiting your enjoyment of the land and seas you came to enjoy? Consider trying Acupuncture as a means to improve your health and reduce your stress so you can get back out there and participate in all this amazing island has to offer. Meet Tammy Belanger, owner and operator of Island Acupuncture & Assoc., Inc., Nantucket island’s premiere Acupuncture clinic. Tammy is a Massachusetts Licensed and Nationally BoardCertified Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbal Consultant and Occupational Therapist with over 27 years of medical experience. Her clean, Covid safe clinic welcomes newcomers to the medicine daily with easy to understand explanations of how this ancient treatment can ease pain, stress, digestive issues, sports injuries, headaches, sleep issues, and allergies just to name a few in her relaxing mid-island setting. Her understanding of your Western medical diagnoses, along with a personalized intake of your current ailments guide her in determining a plan designed specifically for you. Treatments may include acupuncture, the application of literally hair thin needles to the skin (our clients don’t even refer to them as needles, but rather “SDE’s” or Small Diameter Energizers!), electroacupuncture, cupping, dry needling techniques, herbal formula recommendations (including CBD products) and home program recommendations to empower you to maintain your newfound health.

Whether you are looking for pain management, pampering, or skin rejuvenation (the clinic also offers Microneedling), this is the healing place to be this summer! Check us out at Islandacupuncture.com or call us at 508-228-6898 with questions or to book your appointments for smooth sailing to better health and well-being!

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MARINE INSURANCE TIPS Lauderdale Marine Underwriters, Inc. 1) Current Trends in Marine Insurance: We are presently in a tough market for marine insurance, especially on vessels over 30 feet and over 15 years of age. South Florida is considered to be a higher risk area with theft issues, coastal hurricane exposure, a litigious environment, among other factors. Within the last few months, a couple of yacht insurance carriers have begun non-renewing policies and have pulled out of the State of Florida entirely, pushing some vessels into the surplus lines market (known as non-admitted carriers). A non-admitted carrier is less regulated by the State insurance department, not financially backed by the Florida Insurance Guarantee Association “FIGA”, and can raise and lower rates and make policy changes (at renewal---not mid-term of a policy period) more easily as the market dicatates. In general, it is better to obtain insurance with an “Admitted” carrier, but often this is not possible. Another current trend is for some insurance providers to require vessels not be kept on a lift during a hurricane. It may seem like a lift is a safe place to secure a vessel, BUT loss experience has shown that lifts are not designed to handle the torque and wind load of a powerful storm. Another issue with securing a vessel to a lift is storm surge, where the water raises up and over or into the vessel.

2) Tips on getting the lowest rate: There are a few things that help boaters obtain the lowest rate possible. Completing a boating safety course, or obtaining a Captain’s license, are both good ways. On smaller vessels most insurance companies give credit for having prior insurance, having favorable credit, being claim free, owning a home, and having a safe place to moor/store the vessel. On larger vessels and those over 10 years of age, an in and out of water survey is most often required every three years (some carriers require within the last 18 months). It is important to keep this in mind, next time you have the vessel hauled out for annual maintenance, in case it is time for a new survey. On high value vessels and most importantly vessels with multiple outboard engines, it is normally required that the vessel have a GPS theft tracking device—and that the device have a current monitoring contract in effect at the time of a loss.

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Lauderdale Marine Underwriters, Inc. - contd from pg 32 3) Hurricane Preparedness It is vital to have a hurricane plan in place. Most seasoned boat owners and those who have been through a hurricane are more familiar with the process than newer boaters. Hauling a vessel out of the water and securing it inside a building or next to a house on a trailer is a good idea. If a vessel will remain in the water, remove all loose covers & canvas, lower or remove outriggers, antennas, etc. Some insurance carriers exclude coverage if a vessel is on a lift during a storm (check your policy). Plan in advance and have a backup plan if needed.

4) Things not to claim: Insurance is meant to provide protection for catastrophic loss, and is not designed to be a maintenance plan. A small scratch in the gelcoat or a minor dent on a prop should be taken care of out of pocket. It often saves a significant amount of money to carry higher deductibles and self insure for smaller issues.

5) Why it is more expensive to title a vessel in a Corporation or LLC Be aware that some insurance companies charge extra premium if a vessel is not titled in an individual name. A corporation/trust/ LLC is a different type of entity, often with other exposures, and although these could be a way to protect assets and limit liability, this is not always the case. In addition to possible added premium, there is also a cost to setup and maintain a corporation, extra tax return, etc.

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NANTUCKET ARTIST PROFILE:

MELISSA DUDLEY JEWELER EXTRAORDINAIRE Melissa Dudley expounds on the natural beauty and history that surrounds and inspires her unique jewelry designs. Yachting & Sportfishing Guide: Hi, Melissa. Tell us how you incorporate Nantucket history into your pieces.

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Melissa: I have spent a lot of time at Nantucket Historical Association’s research library. I discovered the importance of research while making my first piece in college. Over the years I have broadened my research to include visiting museums, studying history, collecting books, and online searches. I chose to create a Nantucket Commemorative Coin because it speaks to Nantucket history. The coin was accepted into the NHA’s permanent collection. I have a great respect for coins as a footprint of history.

Y&SG: What inspired you to create the Navigation Bracelet?

The Sailor’s Valentines are recorded in Nantucket history. Sailor’s Valentines originated in the Victorian era as mosaic shell craft. Sailor’s returning home from sea voyages presented wooden octagonal boxes containing exquisite shell patterns as gifts to their loved ones. I decided to refashion the original Sailor’s Valentines into intricate pieces of fine jewelry. Y&SG: When did you make your first Sailor’s Valentine? Melissa: As an artist I recognize creative energy and follow it. In the winter of 2018, I awoke in the middle of the night and knew I was meant to make Sailor’s Valentines. The more research I did, the more excited I became. I started working on a jewelry model of my idea and looking for a teacher. At this time, I spoke with John Silvia at the Four Winds Craft Guild and found out that Bill Jordan, who was famous for making Sailor’s Valentines and also filling small pocket watches with shells, had passed away. His work was amazing, and I did not want this art form to disappear. That led me to speaking with Sandy Moran and taking her class on Sanibel Island later that winter. Learning this craft was magical and therapeutic, and I finished my first Valentine. In addition, I have taken other classes with Sandy and classes at the Nantucket Historical Association’s 18oo House with Betsy Braun. In 2019 I went back to Sanibel and entered three Sailor’s Valentine pieces in their shell show. I won three ribbons, two blues in the jewelry

Melissa: I wanted to create an edgy, hipper type of theme jewelry that was easy to wear. I thought it would be cool to make it reversible, so people had the iconic picture of Nantucket on one side and a more subtle longitude and latitude on the opposite side. Y&SG: Explain the importance of using recycled metals and conflict free diamonds in your work. Melissa: Over ten years ago I discovered that mining gemstones can be dangerous work. I also spent six weeks in a solar village in Maui using resources in such a way as to cause minimum impact to the environment. It was at this time that I realized I needed to adjust the way I made jewelry. I now use the most sustainable materials I can find, and recycling is a must. I use ethically mined diamonds whenever possible. I studied computer aided jewelry design, which minimizes material usage. I also use natural materials like shells. Y&SG: What is it about sea urchins that have inspired many of your designs?

Melissa: Sea urchins have great color and a hypnotizing shape. One can take an ordinary thing from nature, deconstruct it, and put it back together in a different way. It is mental mechanics with a creative twist. Y&SG: How are things going so far this year, and have there been any changes with your gallery since COVID hit

Melissa: I feel really blessed that things have gone as well for me as they have up to this point. I did have to modify some things with COVID, but it was a relatively small impact compared to others. I’ve been busy making pieces, but I have had to be very flexible with things like client appointments. The name of the game for me has been adapt. The silver lining from COVID I that I was able—or

maybe forced is the better way of saying it—to create and launch my website, which I try to update weekly. I am doing indoor and outdoor studio appointments, depending on my clients’ individual comfort levels. I’ve also taken pieces for private showings on yachts moored in the Nantucket Boat Basin. Y&SG: I checked out your website, it’s really nice! Go into some detail on your “Creatures” designs - bejeweled feathers, turtles, etc Melissa: Living on Nantucket, I am surrounded by various creatures. The island is home to a wide variety of birds, turtles, deer, and other terrestrial animals, and of course the water that surrounds is teeming with fish. In many cultures animals are seen as messengers, coming into our lives to serve specific purposes at specific times. We’re all connected to one another— humans, animals, plants, all of us—and we all draw energy from one another. Being in nature and connected to that energy, I’m

Y&SG: Anything new on the horizon? I am always creating and always working on new ideas. Even the things I consider my mainstay items—things like sailor’s valentines—are always individualized and unique, as I use colors and shells in different ways each time. And I’m also constantly working on new items that are different from other things I make, but still retain the same timeless beauty that are the hallmarks of my designs.

Because I’m committed to updating my website, I’d suggest that people visit me at www.melissadudleydesigns.com and keep checking back, because I’ll be adding new things frequently.

frequently inspired by something I see—be it a feather, or a beetle we see in a field, or a starfish or shell on the beach—and I want to capture that inspiration and beauty in jewelry. The finished piece is a tangible reminder for me of our connection to nature and the messages that we can get from those animals. Y&SG: Also go into some detail on what inspires you to create Mandalas. Melissa: I am fascinated by Mandalas, and I have read several books on them. They signify, among other things, a model of the structure of life; we are all connected both to each other and the world around us, and Mandalas illustrate that interrelationship. I strongly believe that they can be healing, and just looking at one can make one feel centered and balanced. I also believe that they have a calming effect for the maker, the wearer, and the viewer, and I really think that we could use some serenity in the world right now.

You can meet Melissa at Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmers and Artisans market on Saturdays in season or make an appointment to visit her studio.

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IGFA RELEASE RECOMMENDATIONS Modifying the types of hooks you use can significantly affect a fish’s chances for survival after it is released. When fishing with natural bait (dead or alive), IGFA strongly encourages the use of non-offset circle hooks. Extensive research on species from salmon to sailfish has demonstrated that circle hooks gut hook significantly fewer fish without sacrificing catch rates. Lures that have treble hooks should have the barbs bent down or removed to facilitate easier hook removal. Interested in the science behind circle hooks? Read Circle hooks, 'J' hooks and drop-back time: a hook performance study of the south Florida recreational live-bait fishery for sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus published in Fisheries Management and Ecology in 2007.

If you’re not going to photograph your fish or document it for record purposes, the best method is to not remove the fish from the water. In-water releases can be aided by the use of de-hooking devices that eliminate the need to boat the fish and keep hands safe distances away from the fish. If the fish has swallowed the hook, it is much better for the angler to cut the leader as close to the fish as possible, rather than trying to forcibly remove the hook. If a fish needs to be removed from the water to remove the hook and/or document it for record purposes, anglers should use either their hands or knotless, rubberized landing net. Most small to moderately large sized fish can be landed by hand. Ideally, this should be done with wet hands or soft, wet gloves to minimize slime and scale loss. Lip gripping devices may be used to help subdue fish. However, they should not be used to hoist fish vertically out of the water, as this can cause damage to jaw muscle and bone as well as to internal organs. The best method for removing fish from the water is to grip the fish or the lower jaw and support the fish’s underside. Again, the point is always to hold fish horizontally and not vertically. 38

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FOUNDATION works worldwide to advance the conservation of billfish and associated species to improve the health of oceans and economies. Considering the context of a planet with over seven billion human inhabitants, conservation strategies must be forward-looking and adaptive. By accounting for the roles of billfish within the marine environment as well as in relation to their interactions with humanity, TBF’s conservation campaigns maintain the flexibility to adapt to emergent threats as well as those which have historically confronted resource managers. TBF employs a multi-tiered, proactive suite of initiatives involving research—both biological and socioeconomic–education, and advocacy projects. As billfish and other highly migratory species are not confined to the territorial waters of any one nation, these strategies must also take into account the differences in culture and law inherent to the international arena. Empowered by an internationally diverse constituent network, The Billfish Foundation is uniquely equipped to do just this.

Established in 1990, The Billfish Foundation’s Tag and Release Program is the largest private billfish tagging database in the world and the cornerstone of TBF’s conservation and advocacy efforts. With more than 220,000 tag and release reports, TBF receives over 15,000 tag and release records annually from across the globe and provides vital information for billfish conservation. The success of TBF’s Tag and Release program is contributed to the dedicated anglers and captains around the globe that voluntarily tag, release, and report their billfish catches. The deployment of traditional tags and the data gathered from recaptured billfish provides valuable scientific data to further understand growth rates, migratory patterns, habitat utilization, and post-release survival rates. Tag and release data also provides valuable information for stock assessments that are instrumental in a time when industrial longlines represent the largest source of marlin mortality. This valuable data, much of it impossible to measure without the use of traditional tagging, provides the groundwork for conservation minded policy, scientific advancement, and gives insight into the demographics and socio-economic benefits generated from billfishing. As tagging provides The Billfish Foundation with substance for its conservation efforts, TBF recognizes those anglers and captains that tag and release the most billfish each year at an awards ceremony at the Miami International Boat Show. The annual International Tag & Release Competition recognizes members who tag and release the most billfish by species in each of the world’s oceans. TBF award winners are the ‘who’s who of the billfishing world’ and are those that do not just catch and release a great number of fish, but embody and share a common conservation ethic. As captains and anglers on the water represent the first line in billfish conservation, recognition of their efforts provides a means to illustrate the direct link between catch and release fishing and marine conservation. To recognize the efforts of all of its members, TBF also provides release certificates for those that report billfish tags and releases.

PROPER TAGGING TECHNIQUES AFTER THE FISH IS LEADERED: Bring the billfish alongside the boat. Idle the boat forward and maintain this position to allow the billfish to calm down and allow for easier tagging. Never attempt to tag a jumping or thrashing fish. This can be not only dangerous for the health of the billfish but for you too!

NEVER remove the fish from the water. This can result in fatal damage to the fish for two reasons. Excess rubbing and drying can result in the loss of the protective slime coat found on the surface of the fish. Without this protective covering, the fish becomes susceptible to bacterial infections and parasites. Additionally, the skeleton of a billfish is designed for the buoyant conditions of the ocean. Removing the fish from the water, even onto the gunnel, causes the skeleton to come under the full strain of gravity, which can damage the skeleton and internal organs. It is vitally important that the tag be placed in the proper area: in the dorsal muscle well behind the head and gill plates, above the lateral line and away from all vital organs (see Figure 1). It is not necessary to use a great deal of force to insert the tag. A firm, well-aimed stroke is best. Place the applicator against the fish’s flank and push, inserting the tag until the stopper assembly is pressed against the fish. Improper tag placement or tagging too hard can result in serious injury or death to the fish. Speed tagging often results in injury.

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outhern New England boaters need to be aware and prepared! In August of 1991 Category 2, Hurricane Bob, with winds gusting to Category 3 strength made landfall in southeastern Massachusetts. One of the smallest in area and yet most intense hurricanes to hit southern New England since 1938. It was in the top 25 storms of the 20th century of US hurricanes in terms of dollar loss. (1938, 1944, 1954 Carol, 1960 Donna and Bob are all on the list). Tidal surges of 10 feet above normal were reported. Several private anemometers in Falmouth reported unofficial gusts of 150 mph. A New Bedford fishing boat off Cuttyhunk Island, MA reported peak gusts of 162 mph. Most recently, on August 22, 2021, Hurricane Henri made landfall as a Cat 1 in Westerly, making it the second tropical gale to make landfall in Rhode Island, seven weeks after Elsa. It caused 2 deaths and over $700 million in damage.

The Nantucket Shellfish Association’s principal goal is to preserve and protect Nantucket island’s shellfisheries. We aim to foster sustainable shellfish resources, improve water quality and promote a healthy marine environment through education and research. As Nantucket’s only volunteer non-profit focused solely on harbor and shellfish issues, we depend on the support of our members to further our mission of research, education and advocacy. We envision a future with healthy aquatic ecosystems and productive, plentiful and sustainable shellfisheries in and around Nantucket Island so that future generations can enjoy this important part of Nantucket’s culture, history and economy.

These are the basic rules of good harbor stewardship:

As of August 17, 1992, Nantucket Harbor is a Federal NO-DISCHARGE ZONE. You cannot dump sewage, treated or untreated, into the harbor. You must use a holding tank or port-a-potty. You must get your holding tanks pumped out. For more information, contact the Nantucket Marine Department. •PUMP OUT ALL BLACK and GRAY WATER– IT’S THE LAW! •THROW ALL RECYCLABLES AND TRASH IN LANDSIDE CONTAINERS! •WASH DOWN YOUR BOAT ONLY WITH WATER AND A BRUSH – NO SOAP! •USE ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS OF ECO-FRIENDLY SOAPS FOR BATHING, DISH WASHING & LAUNDRY - Better still, use landside shower and laundry facilities! •DON’T USE ANY CHEMICALS TO CLEAN YOUR BOAT BOTTOM IN THE HARBOR! •NEVER THROW FISH WASTE OR NEWLY SHUCKED SHELLS IN THE HARBORS! •IF YOU SPILL FUEL, OIL OR OTHER TOXIC LIQUIDS OVERBOARD, CALL THE AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY!

IF YOU TRAVEL AROUND THE HARBOR: PLEASE REMEMBER:

•TRAVEL ONLY IN MARKED CHANNELS. •NEVER ANCHOR IN RESTRICTED AREAS. •NEVER ANCHOR OR MOOR IN EEL GRASS BEDS. •NEVER CHURN THE BOTTOM WITH A PROPELLER.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS NANTUCKET BOAT BASIN Dock Master (508) 325-1350 or VHF Ch. 09 or 11 TOWN PIER and NANTUCKET HARBOR Harbormaster and Pump Out Boat (508) 228-7260 or VHF Ch. 14 Nantucket Moorings (508) 228-4472 or VHF Ch. 68 MADAKET HARBOR Madaket Marine (508) 228-1163 or VHF Ch. 78 State Environmental Officer (508) 257-6932 US COAST GUARD – Station Brant Point (508) 228-0398 or VHF Ch. 16 Police/Fire EMERGENCY – Dial 911 44

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A Sharpe Artist - ACK Gallery

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Gifts

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23 15 1 6

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Hand In Home Mobile Spa Island Acupunture & Associates

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Audrey Sterk Design

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17 35

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Olson By The Sea Photography

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Daiva Salon Sisters’ Salon & Spa

35 9

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Mainland Connection Nantucket-Movers

17 35

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Daiva Salon Hand In Home Mobile Spa Sisters’ Salon & Spa

35 33 9

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15 31

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19 2

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