Hilarious Boating Fails

Boating is not as easy as it looks. It takes a lot of work to get a boat to the water, then into the water and then to stay on top of the water.

Not everyone can master these tasks, let alone jump off of a boat with ease (as pictured).

And we have some hilarious boating fails to prove it.

The Tide Isn't High

"If you think you can beat the tide, you will lose!" – @AmeliaBoatClub

Don't Get Too Excited

@MissionBoatGear Looks like someone was a bit too excited to go boating...

In 3, 2, 1...

"Showoff Smash. Don’t let your ego overwhelm common boating sense." – @TFMarine

You Can't Make This Up

Literally, there are no words.

Unlucky

"What an unlucky guy!!!" – @breezeYachting

Bad Idea, Boys

"No, I don't think so! Too many opportunities for error!" – @AmeliaBoatClub

Stuffed

"Boating fail: getting stuffed" – @ProBoating_

It's Not Easy...

Jumping off a boat.

Notice Anything Missing?

"Boating fail: world's most irresponsible boater" – @ShyBeaverBoat

A Little Short

So How It Works Is...

"Notice anything odd about this boat?" – Rob Winder 

We're Sure They Thought It Through

"Something tells me ... YOUR'E DOING IT WRONG." – Power Yacht Natio

All's Well That Ends Well

But this isn't going to end well.

Brake!

"Can I borrow your boat? Sure." – Laura Galloway 

Something's Screwy

"That should do it." – Powerboat Nation

Stuck

"Trust me, it'll fit" ... are words you should never trust.

He Missed

"That should buff right out..." – Jared Tausig

Go Ahead and Jump

“You ever take it off any sweet jumps?” – NautiCurl - Wake Inspired Products

Keep Your Balance

Somewhere, their former physics teacher is saying, "I tried."

No Trailer, No Problem

"Who said you need a trailer?" – boaton_pro

Looks Sturdy to Me

"The things you see at boat ramps... More $$ than dense in many cases." –  a_day_in_this_life_allen 

Face Plant

That's going to leave a mark.

You're Doing It Wrong

"Naw, they don't need our help, they'll figure it out." – theboatstuffguys 

Turn Around

"Some got a little more turnt this weekend than others." – thewakeboatlife 

They're No. 1

In what, we do not know.

Oopsie

"Talk about a turn for the worse." – katseyekaptures 

It Just Takes Practice

"#sailingsnotforeverone" – beardedboatman 

Worry-Free

It may be time to start worrying.

Experience Required

"Caption this ... and go!" – @MissionBoatGear  

 

Just Leave It There

Even Unluckier

Apparently, this is more common than we thought.

Forget Something?

"Finders keepers." – David Rickard

Nah, We Don't Need Straps

"2020, will it ever end?" – Andrew Gaul 

How in the Heck?

"I'm thinking that alcohol might be involved in this situation." – thegreenskeeper01 

Upside Down

"That's one way to dry it out." — uncleporkchop 

Going Down?

"I guess that's what you call 'going down with the ship.'" — Charlie Brien 

New Boat

Let us guess. First time?

Heavy Load

"Respect the effort." – Dan Puhl 

Ingenuity

If you have the ability to make a motor, why don't you just ... oh, what's the point?

Not a Fail, Yet

"That bad boy ain’t goin' anywhere." – Phillip Hurd 

More Line

"Should have let out a little more line." – @C_M_Marine  

What Will Happen Next?

"Hold on, now, let’s see how this plays out." — Derek Klein 

Explain This to Insurance

"Nothing better than having your boat sealed up tight. LOL!" – Daniel Crego 

They May Be Missing the Point

"Might want to turn on the pump..." – cclark93221

Stereotypes

Like we need any more bad jokes about female drivers.

A Rhetorical Question

"An under-inflated boat amid dark skies + choppy sea. What could go wrong?" – Dollar Shepherd

It's Dark Out There

"Who moved the Jetty last night?" – Rippin It Outdoors LLC

Come Sail Away

"Ummmmm, shouldn't it be floating?" – @Pete77

Crash Into Me

"Damn, seeing how they mate in the wild is intense." – Matthew James Magnan 

It's a Balancing Act

"Rudder ... pfft, who needs a rudder?" – Michel Raissis 

Periscope Up

"That’s not a fail ... That’s a tragedy." – Timm Schaeffner 

I Like to Move It

"Boat told the Ram to move B, get out my way." – Jeremy Homer

Having a Bad Day

"So you had a bad day, camera don't lie." – Boat Launch Fails  

Flip, Flop

But it would have been cool if he nailed it.

What Could Go Wrong?

Maybe we should add a disclaimer not to try this at home?

Launching Pad

"This isn't the boat ramp!" – Echo Bay Marina

Smooth Sailing

Until those pesky overpasses come along.

Bonus Car Wash

"It's quite a deal, use the boat ramp, and they throw in a car wash for free." – James Done 

New Meaning

We don't think this is what she wanted when she asked for a houseboat.

Wave Goodbye

This boat is about to get a good wash.

Do's and Dont's

"What NOT to do at the delta!" – @12laurensimpson

Too Tall

Maybe he shouldn't have taken the shortcut?

A Whale of a Time

A relative of Moby Dick, perhaps?

Sandbox

The result of running ashore full-speed-ahead or that's one heck of a tide coming in!

Chainlink

That's gonna hurt.

'Let's Go for a Ride'

"It will be fun," he said.

In Too Deep

It's not a total loss... the boat is OK.

Fall In

Careful, it's slippery when wet.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

What a gentleman!

Pop the Hood

It probably just needs a jump.

Hold On

Think his friends know he's missing?

Well, Dam

Oh, come now, they can make it.

Out of Air

Don't alligators live in swamps?

Don’t You Need Wheels for That?

"Got pulled over for doing 50 in a school zone." – Steven Novak, Facebook

We’ve Been Trying to Reach You About Your Car’s Extended Warranty

"I don't get how people misjudge bridge clearance that much." – Cory Toker, Facebook

Why, Hello, Apocalypse

"Works better when water is in its liquid state, not when it’s disguised as snow." – Steffen Staiger, Facebook

Just Gonna Scooch in Right Here

"The island switched lanes without signaling and cut them off." – Karl Hammons, Facebook

Classy

"She'll shake it off. I'll see myself out now." – Kevein Van Oirschot, Facebook

Parking Level: Professional

That's one way to ground your kid. No Wi-Fi, no friends and no land. 

When Your New Boat Is Fire

But not in a good way.

Just Need a Quick Snack

"It'll buff out." – Darrow Branch, Facebook

How Could This Possibly Go Wrong

"These boat anchor challenges are getting out of hand." – Michael A. Jackson, Facebook

More Like a Boating Win

If you can afford to travel to Italy just to nap in a gondola, you have our respect.

At Least the Boat Seems Fine

"He's between a rock and a hard place." – Scott Okeefe, Facebook

Where’s the Rest of It?

"That thing's straight outta SpongeBob." – Campbell Buffington, Facebook

Romance Is in the Air

Aw. I think they like each other.

Someone’s Having a Bad Day

How does this even happen?

The Face of 'Keep Calm and Carry On'

"The sign of a true captain." – Ricardo Fersi

Looks Safe

"Easiest way to make some fast money. Sit in your truck with some tools, 24 pack of Coors, and some knowledge and just wait." – Michael DeMarini, Facebook

Only Question: How?

More importantly, how did they get back down?

When You’re So Drunk, You Park Your Boat in the Garage and Your Car in the Harbor

We hope the driver is OK. If so, this must make for a great story at Thanksgiving.

Sir, You Have Something on Your Hood

"I have questions." – Dusty Nichols, Facebook

A Wild Pontoon in Its Natural Habitat

"That's where I left it after I realized I was too drunk to navigate and I called an Uber." – Dan Zakrzewski, Facebook

Boating Accidents Can Be Just as Bad as Car Accidents

Just because you're in the ocean doesn't mean there isn't traffic.

Be the Boat

It's all fun and games until your leg runs into the propeller.

Just One Minor Ingredient Missing

Can't quite figure out what it is, but something's definitely off.

At Least Now, There’s Plenty of Shade

The wide open sea wasn't as wide open as the captain thought.

Do You Have a Permit to Park Here?

Because you're definitely going to need a permit.