Taylors Island Boat Docking Challenge

Don't miss this chance to see boat captains show off their skills and battle for prizes by maneuvering their boats in reverse at breakneck speeds in very tight quarters to get their boats docked.

The day of fun starts at 12pm with practice runs and the competition starts at 1pm. Come out and watch the best dockers on the Chesapeake showcase their talents and see who claims the top spots this year. At the Slaughter Creek Marina, Taylors Island, Maryland. 

• Free parking.
• Food vendors on site. 
• Kid friendly.
• Live music during the event.
• Bleacher seating, but you can bring your chair.
• Benefits the Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Department. 

Boat docking competitions have drawn thousands of spectators to Eastern Shore communities and marinas for nearly 50 years. The timed contests are the ultimate challenge for Chesapeake workboat and charter captains. Beginning from a standstill, the helmsmen rev their engines in reverse and back into slips at high speeds. As the boats quickly come to a full stop, mates must lasso four poles with dock lines.

Photo by Jameson Harrington.