Backwater Trading Co. occupies a large storefront on Main Street on the main shopping drag in Edgartown. The store, actually located at 4 and 6 Main Street, offers outdoor apparel and accessories suited to the many active and outdoor sports and activities like kayaking, swimming and hiking that draw people to The Vineyard. Backwater also offers daily beach reports as well as coordination with local excursion companies so you can get exposure to great fishing and beach adventures as well as purchase high-quality merchandise for outdoor living.