TAYLORS ISLAND — The Taylors Island Boat Docking Challenge 2021 took place on Aug. 30, bringing a uniquely Chesapeake-style sport to this bayside community. The event has become an annual tradition, not only as popular entertainment, but also as a way to support the Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company.

In this unique community event w”atermen and women show off their skills and battle for prizes by maneuvering their boats at breakneck speeds in very tight quarters to get their boats docked,” a statement from organizers said. 100% of proceeds benefit the Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company, which is in need of a new fire engine.”

This year’s winners were:
Taylors Island Boat Docking Challenge 2021 Winners:
Small Boats
1st - Derrick Hoy - Crusher
2nd - Ryan Kastel -Kastel Brothers
3rd - Jeff Brown - Ruthless
Medium Boats
1st - Will Watkins - No Smoke
2nd - Will Bratton - 38 Special
3rd - NO ENTRY

Large Boats
1st - John Ashton - Miss Julie
2nd - Jojo Ruark - Next Generation
3rd - NO ENTRY
Youth (under the age of 18)
1st - Sydney Hughes - Makenzie Anne
2nd - NO ENTRY
3rd - NO ENTRY

Teams
1st - Derrick Hoy - Crusher
2nd - Sydney Hughes - Makenzie Anne
3rd - Jeff Brown - Ruthless
Shoot-out Boats under 40’
Will Watkins - No Smoke
Shoot-out Boats over 40’
John Ashton - Miss Julie