Boat docking competition

captkevin

Saw this & had to share

https://www.yahoo.com/news/welcome-world-competitive-boat-docking-182846564.html

Think i am going to take a pass.

LaRea

Saw that article in today's New York Times.  I went to one in Crisfield MD ... let me tell you, it's a thrill!  Like a rodeo on the water, but with fewer broken ribs.  

captkevin

Would have been nice if they had some video.

Dream_Inn

Yep, I’ve seen it a couple times in Rock hall, MD.  Lots of fun!

davidbrooks

Could you imagine being at a marina where these guys practice?  That would be fun.

LaRea

Practice, what practice?!?  That's how they dock 350 days a year ... after all, they are Maryland drivers!  (With apologies to our forum members from the great state of Maryland ...) 

But seriously, see it in person if you ever get a chance.  Some of the captains have more bravery than skill.  The truly good ones will take your breath away.  

captkevin

Found some videos on Youtube crazy stuff.

YYZRC

LaRea said:

Saw that article in today's New York Times.  I went to one in Crisfield MD ... let me tell you, it's a thrill!  Like a rodeo on the water, but with fewer broken ribs.  

Sunday NYT carried the story - cringeworthy headline. “We crash all the time”. 

rasbury

Looks like a normal day at the ramp!