PROVINCETOWN — What do you get when a group of Provincetown locals have Tuesdays off in the middle of the summer of the pandemic, when social distance is required? A […]
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VIEW FROM THE TOP
Hiking Away From the Pandemic
A trip to the White Mountains brings fresh air, fresh perspective
The pandemic has shattered routines, shrunken social circles, and shut most of us off from the world outside our immediate radius. But I learned last week that a little training […]
ALL RISE
Wellfleet’s Abbe Seldin Made Tennis History in 1973
She fought for gender equity with Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s help
WELLFLEET — If you search for Abbe Seldin in the archives of the New York Times, you’ll find four articles. The first, by Leslie Oelsner, appeared on Feb. 1, 1972, […]
AIR CONDITIONED
Warriors Look Toward February Football
With football deemed unsafe for now, the team hits the turf for conditioning
EASTHAM — “Unfortunately, the kids are getting used to disappointment right now,” said Head Coach Bruce Strunk of the Nauset Warriors football team. Friday nights in September would normally bring […]
CROSS COUNTRY
Nauset Team Is Off to the Races
Waves of masked and distanced co-ed pods hit the track running
EASTHAM — “I’m glad that we’ll be able to have some sort of season,” said Izzy Nobili, senior captain of the Nauset Regional High School cross country team. Normally, cross […]
ON THE PITCH
Soccer Players Face a New Game
Covid rules include no headers, no throw-ins, masks, and in-game social distancing
As high school sports seasons progress, the Independent will be reporting regularly on how the pandemic is affecting the games, players, coaches, and fans. PROVINCETOWN — “I thought it would […]
MATCH
Provincetown Tennis Closes Out Tournament
PROVINCETOWN — The Provincetown Tennis Club (PTC) finished up its members tournament last week. Maria Cirino defeated Judy Mencher in two sets, 6-2, 6-3, in the women’s singles final, while […]
WIND
PYC Season Crown Rides on Last Race
Drama on the water as Snark comes up with last-minute win
PROVINCETOWN — The Provincetown Yacht Club crammed three races and a party into Labor Day Weekend — and with just a week left in the summer racing season, the PYC […]
NO CONTACT
Fall Sports to Play in Two Seasons
Football, cheerleading, and volleyball competition is pushed to February
EASTHAM — Nauset fall sports will be a completely different game this year. The Cape & Islands League Executive Board voted last week to allow boys golf, cross country, boys […]
ICING ON THE CAKE
Orr Makes Surprise Visit to Wellfleet PD
Hockey legend is ‘a class act,’ says Chief Hurley
WELLFLEET — The Wellfleet Police Dept. received an unexpected visitor on Monday, Aug. 24. Boston Bruins legend Bobby Orr stopped by the police station on Lawrence Road unannounced to thank […]
ON THE WATER
Paddling Through the Pandemic
Kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding offer pleasure and challenge at a safe distance
Some sports require specialized equipment and conditions, such as the ability to get to the mountains for skiing. Baseball requires a diamond field and multiple players, which presents a problem […]
FAIRWAYS
Golf Holds New Appeal and Old Lessons
Playing regularly reveals more about the game, and life
Early on in the coronavirus “quarantine,” many people began new hobbies and activities, or revived old ones that they hadn’t participated in for years. Some people have exercised more or […]
ULTIMATE PUTTS
A Tour of Outer Cape Mini Golf
Ranking the courses for skill and amusement
It’s a sport that requires strategy, patience, mental fortitude, and an ever-gentle touch. It’s one of Cape Cod’s most popular and traditional summer activities, one that can either boost budding […]
THE COURT WILL RISE
Provincetown Tennis Serves Up a Tourney During Covid
Fans may be absent, but participation is more popular than ever
PROVINCETOWN — The Provincetown Tennis Club members’ tournament is underway this month, and the format looks a little different this year due to coronavirus protocols. Usually, the tournament would be […]
HELMSMEN AT PLAY
Wind Cooperates, at Times, and PYC Gets Back to Racing
‘A bad day of sailing is still a better day than sitting on the beach’
PROVINCETOWN — It’s been a while, but the Provincetown Yacht Club’s summer racing season is back on course. The hiccups started July 11, when excess wind postponed the third leg […]
